Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Tables ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill in Lok Sabha

17 Dec 2024

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitution (129 Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. This bill aims to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, which seeks to synchronize national elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. In addition to the main...

Parliament Session: Law Minister Tables “One Nation, One Election” Bill in Lok Sabha

17 Dec 2024

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the highly anticipated "One Nation, One Election" bill in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. The move aims to synchronize elections across India, reducing the frequency of polls at various levels of government. As the bill was introduced, opposition...

Govt to Introduce One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha Today

17 Dec 2024

A bill proposing the introduction of simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, titled The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bill could be referred to a joint committee of both Houses for further...

BSP Chief Mayawati Urges Support for ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills; Criticizes SP and Congress on Reservations

15 Dec 2024

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday criticized the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for their stance on reservation policies, accusing them of colluding to oppose legislation that would provide quotas in promotions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) during the Congress-led UPA government. Speaking at...

Lok Sabha Delays Introduction of ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills

15 Dec 2024

The Lok Sabha has postponed the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bills, which were initially scheduled for December 16, according to a revised list of business issued on Sunday. The two bills – the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill – were meant...

One Nation, One Election: Constitutional Amendments Set Stage for 2034 Rollout

15 Dec 2024

The "One Nation, One Election" initiative took a significant step forward with the introduction of a constitutional amendment bill, which outlines the framework for holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. While the bill paves the way for synchronized polls, the actual implementation is not expected until...

‘One Nation, One Election’: Game-Changing Bill to Hit Parliament Soon

12 Dec 2024

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill on Thursday. Reports suggest the bill, focused on introducing electoral reforms, will be presented in Parliament next week. This is a developing story, Updates are awaited

Kharge Dismisses Modi’s Simultaneous Elections Proposal as “Impossible”

31 Oct 2024

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal for simultaneous elections, deeming it "impossible." Kharge's remarks came shortly after the Prime Minister endorsed the concept during a speech in Gujarat's Kevadia on National Unity Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. PM Modi's Vision for...

Congress Opposes ‘One Nation, One Election’; Says It Can’t Work in a Democracy

18 Sep 2024

The Congress party has voiced its opposition to the Union Cabinet's decision to accept the recommendations of the high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election.' Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated on Wednesday that holding simultaneous elections is incompatible with democratic principles. "We don't stand with this. One Nation, One Election...

Union Cabinet Greenlights ‘One Nation, One Election’ Report

18 Sep 2024

In a significant move, the Union Cabinet approved the report from the high-level committee on the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative on Wednesday. Chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, the committee had submitted its findings in March, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Cabinet's swift approval follows...