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One Nation, One Election: How It Will Be Implemented & What Will Change From 2029

'One nation, one election' could be a reality soon as the centre on Wednesday gave nod to the recommendations made in the panel report headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that an implementation group would be formed to take forward the recommendations and detailed discussions would be held on various fora across the country over the next few months. The initiative, that aims to synchronise Parliamentary and Assembly elections, has been a part of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government's 100-day agenda. During the Independence Day address, PM Modi argued that frequent elections create impediments to the country’s progress. What Is The Kovind Committee ...
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‘Hold polls every month’: AAP’s rejoinder to ‘one nation, one election’ | India News – Times of India

A day after the Union cabinet approved the 'One Nation One Election' initiative, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday criticised the move and upped the ante, stating that polls should be done "every month". AAP's national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said the country needs "one nation one education, one nation one treatment". "One nation one election should not be implemented in the country, in fact, elections should be held every month so that they remain accountable to the people ...The country needs one nation one education, to ensure similar education is given to a poor child as is given to a rich child. The country also needs one nation one treatment, so that there is no disparity in treatment ... If BJP can actually conduct elections across the country together, it should hold the e...
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Modi doesn’t have numbers on his side to amend Constitution, so what’s behind ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ push

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led NDA government set the ball rolling on implementation of ‘One Nation, One Election’ with the Union Cabinet Wednesday accepting the recommendations of the high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind which advocated for simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha, state assemblies and civic bodies. Government sources told ThePrint that a bill proposing simultaneous polls is likely to be introduced in the Winter Session of Parliament. Sources added that the Cabinet has tasked three ministers, namely Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to talk to opposition parties on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal. Show Full Article By accepting th...
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Video | AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Addresses Media On One Nation One Poll

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi lashed out at the ruling govt over One Nation One Election proposal and stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aim is to end regional parties.  On One Nation One Election, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "...You can't do things based on your convenience. The constitution will function based on constitutional principles. It has always been the ideology of BJP and RSS - they don't want regional parties to exist... We have opposed this and we will continue to do so."Source link
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One Nation, One Election: What every UPSC aspirant must know about the govt’s plan for simultaneous polls in the country – Times of India

One Nation, One Election: The proposal of "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) has gained renewed momentum following the Union Cabinet's approval to explore the feasibility of conducting simultaneous elections across the country. This concept aims to hold both Lok Sabha (national) and state assembly elections together. The ONOE proposal also includes elections for urban bodies and panchayats to be conducted within a unified 100-day window.The push for ONOE, initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now taken a formal shape, with a report by a panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind playing a central role.The idea of one nation, one electionThe essence of the ONOE plan lies in synchronising the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and various state assemblies acr...
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Impractical, Gimmick, Compromises Democracy: Oppn Hits Out At Cabinet’s Nod To One Nation One E

In a significant move, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposal to conduct simultaneous elections in India under 'One Nation, One Election'. It has decided to present the Bill in the Parliament in the next session. The proposal was green-lighted on the basis of recommendations by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. As per the Committee's recommendations, the simultaneous elections would be held in two phases. While the first one will cover the Lok Sabha polls and Assembly polls, the second phase will cover the local body elections, which would be held within the first 100 days of the first phase. Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that the recommendations were approved only after discussions with all previous Chief Justices and political leaders. He...
Cabinet approves ‘one nation, one election’ proposal, bill likely to be tabled in winter session
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Cabinet approves ‘one nation, one election’ proposal, bill likely to be tabled in winter session

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the “one nation, one election” proposal, which advocates simultaneous elections in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, as it accepted a report submitted by a high-level committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind. The Kovind panel had submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu on 15 March, recommending simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as a first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. Announcing the decision, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Wednesday: “Simultaneous elections took place from 1951 to 1967. In 1999, the Law Commission recommended one election to Lok Sabha and all legislative assemblies… so that development continues, expenses are minimised, and law and order is...
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Govt may roll out census shortly, ‘One Nation, One Election’ within this term: Sources | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government is determined to continue its agenda from 2014, despite its reduced numbers in the 2024 Parliamentary elections, according to top sources. The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has delivered on key promises such as constructing the Ram temple in Ayodhya, abolishing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act.One of the notable promises in the BJP's election manifesto is the idea of One Nation-One Election, which aims to hold state assembly polls alongside parliamentary elections. Sources reveal that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government remains committed to this agenda and hopes to gather support from other political parties.The proposal for simultaneous election...
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NDA Govt To Implement ‘One Country, One Election’ In This Tenure, Census Exercise Soon: Report

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government will implement 'One Country, One Election' during its current tenure, multiple reports said on Sunday. "Definitely, it will be implemented in this tenure itself. It will be a reality," PTI quoted one source as saying. According to a report in News18, the government will also begin the census exercise soon and restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir in the minimum possible time after the assembly elections in the Union Territory. The announcement comes as the thrid term of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 100 days in office.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi had mentioned in the Independence Day speech this year that the government is committed to implementing 'One Country, One Election', which has been a priority for the N...