The high-level committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind had recommended simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step, followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.
One Nation, One Election: The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to conduct simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies under the One Nation One Election Scheme. But what is one nation one election and what are the benefits and challenges of implementing it?
To expect political parties to rise above politics on the issue of 'One Nation, One Election', is to ask for the moon. At the ground level, some opposition parties feel that if simultaneous elections are held, they may not have adequate resources to counter Modi.
'One nation One election': Simultaneous polls were held in the country between 1951 and 1967. The last 'one nation, one election' was conducted in 1967, the fourth Lok Sabha elections.
One Nation, One Election: The recommendation to hold national and state elections simultaneously is an important step towards making India's democracy even more vibrant and participative.
The Modi Cabinet has given the green light to the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. This initiative aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, allowing them to occur on the same schedule.
The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday took a major decision by approving 'One Nation, One Election'. The government will bring a bill regarding this in the winter session of the Parliament. However, before that, an attempt will be made to build a consensus on this issue by talking to all
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held within 100 days. With this, PM Modi has gone ahead with plans other that leaders like Rahul Gandhi
The proposal of One Nation One Election has been approved by the Modi cabinet. The Centre will present a bill in the winter session and after which different reactions have started coming from the Opposition.
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How will the elections in the world's largest democracy be held now and how will it become the world's biggest event. The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal of the most awaited One Nation One Election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised former President Ram Nath Kovind for leading the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections after the Cabinet approved the 'One Nation, One Election' recommendations. "This move is a significant step toward strengthening India’s democratic process," said PM.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has voiced his strong opposition to the recently approved 'one nation, one election' proposal, asserting that it indicates the BJP's ambition for single-party control over the nation and the states.
The 'One Nation, One Election' report submitted by the Kovind committee has recommended the transition to simultaneous elections in two phases. Union Home Minister and UP CM have appreciated the government and called it vital for the nation.
The Union Cabinet has approved the report on 'One Nation, One Election' which was submitted by the panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, The Committee has recommended the transition to simultaneous elections in two phases.
On why the Centre plans to implement 'One Nation, One Election', the Kovind-led high-level committee in its report stated that frequent elections create an atmosphere of uncertainty and impact policy decisions.
'One Nation, One Election': The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election" proposal, aiming to synchronise Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This initiative, advocated by PM Modi, seeks to reduce costs, administrative burdens, and voter fatigue.
On 'One Nation, One Election', Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a large number of political parties across the political spectrum has actually supported the One Nation One Election initiative.
AIMIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owasi objected to the Cabinet approval of the One Nation, One Election. He said that it would destroy the basic structure of the Constitution.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's reaction comes hours after the Modi Cabinet approved the proposal for 'One Nation One Election,' which aims to synchronise the elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to a single schedule.
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