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Would encourage regional parties to think nationally, national parties to think regionally: Annamalai highlights benefits of One Nation, One Election
Chennai, March 14: In a detailed explanation of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal, Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai outlined the significant benefits of aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies on Friday.
ONOE: JPC request to depose senior counsel Harish Salve and Attorney General of India R Venkataraman
New Delhi, March 12: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' has requested to depose senior counsel Harish Salve and Attorney General of India, R Venkataraman in its next meeting on March 17 to seek legal suggestions.
JPC to seek public opinion through website on 'One Nation, One Election'
New Delhi, March 11: In a significant development, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on "One Nation, One Election" on Tuesday convened with two legal luminaries -- former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi and former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Rajendra Menon -- delivering in-depth presentations.
Election Commission invites political party chiefs for interaction to further strengthen electoral process
New Delhi, March 11: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited suggestions from all national and state political parties by April 30, to address any unresolved electoral issues at the level of Electoral Registration Officers (ERO), District Election Officers (DEO), or Chief Electoral Officers (CEO).
ECI invites suggestions from political parties to strengthen electoral processes
New Delhi, March 11: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited suggestions from all national and state political parties to further strengthen electoral processes, a statement from the poll body said.
Hold discussion on voters list in Parliament, demands Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, March 10: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday demanded a detailed discussion in the Parliament on the contentious issue of voters list, citing alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls and duplication of Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers.
'No comment': Nagaland CM on One Nation One Election
Kohima, March 8: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday while participating in a discussion in the state assembly on the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) bill refused to make any comment on the issue.
ONOE will save a lot of time and money: Rajnath Singh hails PM Modi for initiative
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke exclusively to IANS on a range of topics including One Nation One Election (ONOE).
VP Dhankhar calls for national debate to address shift from democracy to 'emotion driven policies'
Mumbai, March 6: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday called for a national debate on the shift from democracy to 'emotion-driven policies, emotion-driven debates' discourses that threaten good governance.
Election is important in democracy but not end of it, cautions VP Dhankhar
New Delhi, March 6: The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Thursday called for a national debate on the shift from democracy to 'Democracy. ' VP Dhankar said that a national debate is required so that we take note of the shift from Democracy to' Democracy. '
ECI provides digital push for continuous capacity building of functionaries at all levels
New Delhi, March 5: The two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officer (CEOs) of all States and Union Territories at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) concluded here in Delhi on Wednesday.
No legal challenges, there is solution to every problem...,: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 'One Nation-One Election'
Bhopal, February 27: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that continuous elections being held in the country have become obstacles in the progress and development of the nation and solution to the problem is present in the report of the Ram Nath Kovind committee constituted on the simultaneous elections.
One Nation, One Election will strengthen democracy, save resources: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala, February 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' move will significantly help in strengthening democracy, boosting voter turnout and engagement, and also provide economic benefits.
JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sees intense debate over feasibility, fairness, and legal hurdles
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, February 25: A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Tuesday saw intense questioning from MPs across political parties, who raised concerns over the "feasibility, fairness, and constitutional validity" of the "One Nation, One Election" proposal.
One Nation, One Election: Members showed 'positive attitude', working as a team, says JPC Chairman PP Chaudhary
New Delhi, February 25: After a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election', Committee Chairman PP Chaudhary on Tuesday said that the members showed a positive attitude and that they all are working as a team.
Vivek Joshi assumes charge as Election Commissioner
New Delhi, February 19: Dr Vivek Joshi on Wednesday assumed charge as the Election Commissioner of India in pursuance of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India's Gazette notification dated February 17, 2025.
Tejashwi Yadav criticises Centre over new CEC's appointment
Patna, Feb 18: After Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, attacked the Union government over his appointment.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks support for PM Modi's 'One Nation One Election' vision
Bhopal, Feb 18: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday sought support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'One Nation One Election' vision, asserting that multiple elections system is blocking development.
ECI bids farewell to Rajiv Kumar, 25th CEC of India
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Election Commission of India on Monday bid farewell to Rajiv Kumar who will be demitting the office of Chief Election Commissioner on Tuesday (February 18).
ECI bids farewell to Rajiv Kumar, India's 25th Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, February 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday bid farewell to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Rajiv Kumar, who will be demitting the office on February 18.
Joint Parliamentary panel on One Nation One Election to meet on February 25
New Delhi, February 16: The Joint Committee meeting on Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be held at the Parliament House Annexe and will be holding interactions with legal experts.
SC seeks poll panels asks response on pleas for EVM verification
New Delhi, February 11: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India to file its response on the pleas seeking verification of the burnt memory and symbol loading units in EVMs in compliance of its previous judgement.
Bangladesh promises to hold elections as pressure mounts on interim govt
Dhaka, Feb 11: The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Tuesday said that it is preparing to hold the national elections anytime between December 2025 to June 2026.
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL by retired judge against cash-based schemes by political parties
New Delhi, February 3: The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a retired judge. The PIL challenges the cash-oriented schemes announced by political parties ahead of elections.
16th Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla passes away
New Delhi, February 1: The Election Commission of India on Saturday observed mourning following the demise on Saturday of former Chief Election Commissioner Navin B. Chawla
SC grants 3 more weeks to ECI to explain rationale behind increasing number of electors per polling station
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Supreme Court on Friday granted additional time to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file its affidavit in a petition challenging the poll body's decision to increase the number of electors per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500.
One Nation One Election' proposal is in interest of the country's growth, says ex-MP HC judge Rohit Arya
Bhopal, Jan 31: Former Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Rohit Arya said on Thursday that 'One Nation One Election' "is in the interest of the country's growth" and it is under the "purview of the Constitution".
'One Nation One Election' linked to future of youth, there should be discussion across country: PM Modi at NCC rally
New Delhi, January 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly pitched for 'One Nation, One Election' proposal and urged people to become part of the debate in large numbers, saying there should be a wide discussion so that the country can move in the right direction.
All elections should be held simultaneously, this will not hinder country progress: Shivraj Chouhan on One Nation One Election
New Delhi, January 25: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday praised the concept of One Nation, One Election, advocating for simultaneous Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections across the country. He argued that continuous elections hinder national progress and public welfare.
JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill to next meet on Jan 31
New Delhi, January 21: The second meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on 'One Nation One Election' Bill, also known as the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill', 2024 will be conducted on January 31, 2025.
Amid divided opinions, parliament panel discussed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament to examine Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 convened on Wednesday, marking the beginning of an intense debate between ruling and opposition parties over the proposed legislation.
JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today
New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM in Delhi.
Poetic CEC Rajiv Kumar drills holes in Opposition's allegations
New Delhi, Jan 7: A month before his retirement, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was at his poetic best while announcing the election schedule for Delhi Assembly on Tuesday.