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BJP's PP Chaudhary To Head Parliament Panel On 'One Nation, One Poll'
BJP MP PP Chaudhary has been appointed chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the simultaneous polls bill, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.
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'One Nation, One Poll' Bill Referred To Joint Parliamentary Committee
Two bills to amend the Constitution - and allow simultaneous federal and state elections by 2034 - were sent to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee Friday morning.
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Opinion | 11 Reasons Simultaneous Elections Aren't 'Anti-Constitution'
While the Oppositions objections to simultaneous elections appear to be driven more by political expediency than constitutional merit, the arguments they present fail to withstand legal scrutiny.
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31 Members, 90-Day Term: What We Know About 'One Nation, One Poll' Committee
A maximum of 31 MPs will form the joint parliamentary committee to which two bills proposing changes to the Constitution - to allow simultaneous federal and state elections - will be referred, sources told NDTV late Tuesday.
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Congress' "Two-Thirds Majority" Jab At BJP Over 'One Nation, One Poll'
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon held a division vote to introduce two Constitutional Amendment bills that will permit simultaneous federal and state elections, part of the ruling BJP's flagship 'one nation, one election' push.
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"Not Tampering With State Powers": Law Minister On 'One Nation, One Poll'
A proposal to hold simultaneous federal and state elections - the 'one nation, one poll' proposal - is a long-pending piece of electoral reform and will not damage the Constitution, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Lok Sabha Tuesday afternoon.
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BJP vs Opposition On 'One Nation, One Poll' Ahead Of Parliament Storm
Ahead of the introduction of the controversial 'One Nation One Poll' in Parliament, leaders of the ruling BJP and the Opposition have put forward arguments for and against simultaneous polls for the states and the Centre
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'One Nation, One Election' Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Tomorrow
A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses.
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Opinion | Who Really Benefits From One Nation, One Election?
The BJP may not necessarily benefit from ONOE, as is often claimed. In fact, strong regional parties may stand to gain more seats in the Lok Sabha than they would otherwise win.
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'One nation, One Election': Top 10 Recommendations By Ram Nath Kovind Panel
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement "one nation, one election". A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had made recommendations on simultaneous elections, which were accepted by Cabinet in September.
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"Must Save Democracy": Mamata Banerjee, Opposition Slam '1 Nation, 1 Poll'
Mamata Banerjee came out swinging after the Union Cabinet cleared two bills - including one to amend the Constitution to permit simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls - and bring the BJP's 'one nation, one election' dream closer to fruition.
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Cabinet Clears 'One Nation One Election' Bill In Big Step Towards Simultaneous Polls
The Union Cabinet cleared the contentious 'one nation, one election' bill - which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections and, at a later stage, municipal polls too - sources told NDTV Thursday afternoon.
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Idea Of Simultaneous Polls Not Against Constitution, Says Ram Nath Kovind
Former president Ram Nath Kovind, who headed a panel on 'one nation, one election,' on Saturday said the idea of simultaneous polls was perceived by the framers of the Constitution and therefore it cannot be unconstitutional.
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Opinion | One Nation One Election (ONOE) Is Oh Noe!
Under Article 368(2) of the Constitution of India, ratification by not less than half of the states will be required to carry out amendments to Article 324A to facilitate simultaneous elections of Panchayats and Municipalities.
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No Problem Till 1967: Chirag Paswan To NDTV On "One Nation, One Election"
Simultaneous election took place in India till 1967 and there was no problem at the time in terms of federalism or any other factor, Union minister Chirag Paswan said today, questioning the Opposition's resistance on the subject.
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BJP's PP Chaudhary To Head Parliament Panel On 'One Nation, One Poll'
BJP MP PP Chaudhary has been appointed chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the simultaneous polls bill, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.
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'One Nation, One Poll' Bill Referred To Joint Parliamentary Committee
Two bills to amend the Constitution - and allow simultaneous federal and state elections by 2034 - were sent to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee Friday morning.
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Opinion | 11 Reasons Simultaneous Elections Aren't 'Anti-Constitution'
While the Oppositions objections to simultaneous elections appear to be driven more by political expediency than constitutional merit, the arguments they present fail to withstand legal scrutiny.
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31 Members, 90-Day Term: What We Know About 'One Nation, One Poll' Committee
A maximum of 31 MPs will form the joint parliamentary committee to which two bills proposing changes to the Constitution - to allow simultaneous federal and state elections - will be referred, sources told NDTV late Tuesday.
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Congress' "Two-Thirds Majority" Jab At BJP Over 'One Nation, One Poll'
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon held a division vote to introduce two Constitutional Amendment bills that will permit simultaneous federal and state elections, part of the ruling BJP's flagship 'one nation, one election' push.
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"Not Tampering With State Powers": Law Minister On 'One Nation, One Poll'
A proposal to hold simultaneous federal and state elections - the 'one nation, one poll' proposal - is a long-pending piece of electoral reform and will not damage the Constitution, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Lok Sabha Tuesday afternoon.
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BJP vs Opposition On 'One Nation, One Poll' Ahead Of Parliament Storm
Ahead of the introduction of the controversial 'One Nation One Poll' in Parliament, leaders of the ruling BJP and the Opposition have put forward arguments for and against simultaneous polls for the states and the Centre
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'One Nation, One Election' Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Tomorrow
A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses.
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Opinion | Who Really Benefits From One Nation, One Election?
The BJP may not necessarily benefit from ONOE, as is often claimed. In fact, strong regional parties may stand to gain more seats in the Lok Sabha than they would otherwise win.
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'One nation, One Election': Top 10 Recommendations By Ram Nath Kovind Panel
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement "one nation, one election". A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had made recommendations on simultaneous elections, which were accepted by Cabinet in September.
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"Must Save Democracy": Mamata Banerjee, Opposition Slam '1 Nation, 1 Poll'
Mamata Banerjee came out swinging after the Union Cabinet cleared two bills - including one to amend the Constitution to permit simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls - and bring the BJP's 'one nation, one election' dream closer to fruition.
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Cabinet Clears 'One Nation One Election' Bill In Big Step Towards Simultaneous Polls
The Union Cabinet cleared the contentious 'one nation, one election' bill - which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections and, at a later stage, municipal polls too - sources told NDTV Thursday afternoon.
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Idea Of Simultaneous Polls Not Against Constitution, Says Ram Nath Kovind
Former president Ram Nath Kovind, who headed a panel on 'one nation, one election,' on Saturday said the idea of simultaneous polls was perceived by the framers of the Constitution and therefore it cannot be unconstitutional.
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Opinion | One Nation One Election (ONOE) Is Oh Noe!
Under Article 368(2) of the Constitution of India, ratification by not less than half of the states will be required to carry out amendments to Article 324A to facilitate simultaneous elections of Panchayats and Municipalities.
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No Problem Till 1967: Chirag Paswan To NDTV On "One Nation, One Election"
Simultaneous election took place in India till 1967 and there was no problem at the time in terms of federalism or any other factor, Union minister Chirag Paswan said today, questioning the Opposition's resistance on the subject.
