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One nation, One Election Bills: Parliamentary panel holds first meeting

Opposition members at the first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament, weighing in on two Bills on conducting simultaneous elections, on Wednesday argued that the panel should have at least a year, considering the scope and scale of deliberations required. According to the sources, Lok Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pointed out that all the …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures?

The Hindu

The Constitution Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2024, mandates a fixed five-year term for the Lok Sabha, with State Legislature elections aligned to this cycle. If the Lok Sabha or any State Assembly is dissolved before completing its full term, mid-term elections will be held only for the remainder of the five-year term. This is …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Hindustan Times

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala will likely represent the party in the joint committee of the parliament that will scrutinise the simultaneous polls legislation, sources said today. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has proposed the names of Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya …

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Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament

The Hindu

The BJP is considering the names of its seasoned MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey as nominees for the parliamentary panel that will scrutinise simultaneous poll bills, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari are set to be among the Congress representatives, sources said. The pros and cons of simultaneous elections | Explained Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish …

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Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit out at the government, saying voting at the introduction stage of two bills on simultaneous elections in the Lok Sabha showed the BJP did not have the two-third majority required to pass a constitutional amendment. Parliament Winter Session Day 18 LIVE Updates Opposition parties dubbed the draft laws — a Constitution amendment bill …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls

Live Mint

NEW DELHI : The Election Commission of India will likely retain discretionary powers to defer legislative assembly polls under specific circumstances even after the country transitions to a ‘one nation, one election’ system, per the Constitutional amendment bill tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. However, the ECI may, at its discretion, write to the President to defer state elections …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

How Indira Gandhi's 1970 decision was final nail in One Poll coffin

India Today

After Independence, as India took baby steps towards democracy, it was through One Nation, One Election in 1951-52. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to take India back to the One Nation One Election system after five decades. STATE ELECTIONS BROKE OFF ONE NATION ONE ELECTION EARLIER India's first two elections saw polls for the Parliament and …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today

India TV News

One Nation, One Election Bill: A constitutional amendment bill aimed at conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections has been listed for introduction in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Lok Sabha agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the Constitution Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the "One Nation, One Election" Bill. Modi …

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Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills: What happens next?

Firstpost

The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved two bills to implement its ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea. One of the bills is aimed at synchronising the tenures of the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, while the other bill proposes similar amendments for Delhi and other Union Territory Assemblies. Last September, the Centre established a committee, headed by former President Ram …

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'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind

New Indian Express

Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday asserted that the concept of holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies was the brain child of the country's founding fathers and not the Bharatiya Janata Party. The former president who led the high level committe on 'one nation, one election' emphasised the importance of majority consensus in a democracy, …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cabinet nod to ‘one nation, one poll’ plan

Hindustan Times

The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to two bills aimed at implementing simultaneous state and national polls that are likely to be introduced during the ongoing winter session of Parliament in a bid to usher in sweeping changes in the ways elections are conducted in the world’s largest democracy. The Cabinet cleared the Constitutional Amendment Bill to conduct …

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MK Stalin says ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will erase regional voices: ‘Let’s resist attack on Indian Democracy’

Live Mint

MK Stalin slammed the Union Cabinet for approving bill to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election” bill calling it ‘impractical and anti-democratic’ He posted on X, The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament. The Union Cabinet approved two bills on Thursday, including one to amend the Constitution for implementing …

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One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened

The Hindu

Opposition parties on Thursday raised concerns over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election' and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in …

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One nation, one election: When were simultaneous polls last conducted in India?

Hindustan Times

The Union cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill. The proposal to align elections was a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 2024 poll manifesto and has the backing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is fiercely opposed by a raft of political parties and activists who allege that it will hurt democratic accountability. In September, the …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

ONOE gets Cabinet nod

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved legislation to implement “One Nation, One Election” for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner. The sources said: “As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislation to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies only.” A …

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Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament

The Hindu

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two Bills related to the implementation of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, paving the way to introduce the draft legislations in Parliament in the ongoing Winter Session. Let us resist this attack on Indian democracy with all our strength!” The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian 'One Nation, One …

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Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon

Firstpost

The Union Cabinet has approved the bill seeking simultaneous polls for India. The bill will be tabled in the current Winter Session of the Parliament soon The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Thursday approved the One Nation, One Election bill and it is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament. Earlier this year, a …

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'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties raised concerns on Thursday over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in …

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Modi Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, likely to be tabled in Winter Session: Sources

India TV News

The Modi Cabinet on Thursday approved the crucial 'One Nation, One Election' Bill which is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session, said the sources. Earlier in September, the Union Cabinet accepted the recommendations of a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies …

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Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; Congress reiterates its opposition to the idea

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement "one nation, one election", and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session, sources said. Kharge, in a letter to the secretary of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' on January 17, 2024, …

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Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources

India Today

In a step towards simultaneous Lok Sabha and state polls, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the One Nation One Election bill, sources said. 'ONE NATION ONE ELECTION BILL DRACONIAN' Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin was among the first to criticise the move, calling the bill "draconian". Hitting out at the BJP over its "misplaced priorities", …

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Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

India TV News

One Nation, One Election: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government over its push for "One Nation, One Election", calling the move "unconstitutional and anti-federal." TMC MPs to oppose One Nation, One Election "The Union Cabinet has bulldozed their way through with the unconstitutional and anti-federal One Nation, One Election Bill, …

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Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' bill, but political and logistical hurdles remain

New Indian Express

Political Backlash While the ruling BJP and its allies are pushing for simultaneous polls, several opposition parties have opposed the idea. Reacting to the development, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The Union Cabinet has cleared the bill on 'One Nation, One Election'. Notably, Kharge, in a letter to the secretary of the high-level committee on ONOE sent …

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Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll

Hindustan Times

A bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies ranks high on the Union government’s agenda and could be tabled in Parliament in the ongoing winter session or the coming budget session, people familiar with the details said on Monday. The 18,000-page Kovind report had outlined a phased approach to synchronise elections, beginning …

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One nation, One Election Bills: Parliamentary panel holds first meeting

Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures?

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls

How Indira Gandhi's 1970 decision was final nail in One Poll coffin

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today

Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills: What happens next?

'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind

Cabinet nod to ‘one nation, one poll’ plan

MK Stalin says ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will erase regional voices: ‘Let’s resist attack on Indian Democracy’

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened

One nation, one election: When were simultaneous polls last conducted in India?

ONOE gets Cabinet nod

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon

'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it

Modi Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, likely to be tabled in Winter Session: Sources

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; Congress reiterates its opposition to the idea

Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources

Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' bill, but political and logistical hurdles remain

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll