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What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

The government is said to be keen on holding wider consultations on bills which are likely to be referred to a parliamentary committee.

A committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended the holding of simultaneous elections at all levels. (Representative Image)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 12:25 PM IST
By | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh

One nation, one poll will secure a better future: Kovind

Kovind, who chaired the High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, highlighted challenges faced by elected governments

Ram Nath Kovind (PTI)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 01:04 AM IST

Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind

Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind

Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind
Published on Oct 05, 2024 09:57 PM IST
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Unravelling strands of simultaneous polls debate

The cabinet's approval backed by PM Modi faces opposition over democratic concerns amid potential governance benefits

Given the debate that the Cabinet’s decision has stirred across political and legal circles, it is imperative to explore the historical context, key deliberations, proposed framework and the potential impact of implementing simultaneous elections in India. (HT File)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:02 AM IST

'One Nation One Election' plan gets Cabinet nod: What next? What are challenges?

The issue of One Nation One Election has been on the Bharatiya Janata Party's election manifestoes as part of electoral reforms.

President Droupadi Murmu being presented a report on simultaneous elections in the country by former president Ram Nath Kovind who heads high-level committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and home minister Amit Shah, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 10:27 AM IST

Union Cabinet approves Kovind panel’s report on ‘one nation, one election’

“One nation, one election” was one of the key promises in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s manifesto for the 2024 national elections

Ram Nath Kovind presenting the report to President Droupadi Murmu. (X)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 03:47 PM IST

Kangana's pre-Emergency stir: From rejecting Akshay-Ranbir to Ram Covid blunder

During the promotions of her upcoming film Emergency, Kangana Ranaut has dropped jaws with some of her statements. Take a look

Ahead of her next release Emergency, Kangana Ranaut has been raising eyebrows with her statements
Published on Sep 01, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Prez rule! Gifts going under the hammer at Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum are a hit

Almost 95% artefacts have already received bids at the first-ever auction, of gifts to Presidents of India, which is live on E-Upahaar portal. Here's a peek!

There are 250 artefacts that are currently displayed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, which have been selected for first-ever auction of Presidential gifts.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 04:52 PM IST

Panel may soon place report on ‘One Nation, One Election’ before Cabinet

The panel had recommended simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and committee member Union home minister Amit Shah, present the report on simultaneous elections to President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. (File)(ANI)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 03:21 AM IST

Why Germany’s constructive vote of no-confidence won’t suit simultaneous

The committee on One Nation, One Poll rejected the Law Commission's recommendation on the German model of no-confidence motion. What does that model entail?

Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ presented the report on simultaneous elections in the country to President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the HLC including Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. (@rashtrapatibhvn)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 12:11 AM IST

Kovind-led panel backs ‘one nation, one election’

Several committees have studied simultaneous polls in the past, backing the idea but flagging logistical concerns

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and committee member Union home minister Amit Shah, present the report on simultaneous elections to President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 01:47 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Decoding ‘one poll’ recommendations, and charting the Kovind panel roadmap

Committee proposes simultaneous elections for improved governance, efficiency & fiscal sustainability, in line with PM Modi's "one nation, one election" idea.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind with President Droupadi Murmu and Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 07:08 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Evening bulletin March 14: YouTube blocks Nijjar story, what Kovind panel said

Evening bulletin March 14: Here are the top five news stories of the day.

Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ presented the report on simultaneous elections in the country to President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the HLC including Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. (@rashtrapatibhvn)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 04:50 PM IST

Kovind panel: Develop legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous polls

The panel argued the loss of simultaneity in polls after the first two decades of India’s independence has had a baneful effect on the economy, polity, and society

Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ presented the report on simultaneous elections in the country to President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the HLC including Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. (@rashtrapatibhvn)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 01:10 PM IST

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Kovind panel made in its report

One nation, one election: The Kovind panel submitted the report, comprising 18,626 pages, to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Ram Nath Kovind, chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', presents the report to President Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, on March 14. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 01:23 PM IST

Kovind-led panel on 'one nation, one election' submits report to President Murmu

Kovind-led panel on 'one nation, one poll' submits report to President Droupadi Murmu

Former President Ram Nath Kovind submits report on simultaneous polls to President Droupadi Murmu.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 12:16 PM IST

One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel to submit its report to President today

A committee member said Ram Nath Kovind panel will suggest holding simultaneous polls in 2029 and discuss procedural and logistical issues related to this.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind. HT learns that the report uses data on the three elections between 1951-52 and 1967 and argues that, like then, simultaneous elections are possible now.(ANI file)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:28 AM IST
By, New Delhi

‘One Nation, One Election’: Kovind panel chairs meet with NCP (Ajit Pawar), RLJD

So far, 12 political parties have opposed the central government’s plan to hold simultaneous elections, while 10 are in favour

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Former President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the 55th Convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/Jitender Gupta) (Jitender Gupta)
Published on Feb 01, 2024 09:18 AM IST
BySaptarshi Das

'One Nation One Election' committee holds meeting with former CJI UU Lalit, others

The Chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election, Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, on Saturday held consultations with Justice UU Lalit, former Chief Justice of India and Justice Sanjib Banerjee, former Chief Justice of Madras High Court and Manan Kumar Mishra, Chairman of the Bar Council of India, who gave their considered opinions on the subject.

HT Image
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 06:10 AM IST
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Mamata Banerjee slams simultaneous polls panel: 'Biased view, top-down decision'

Mamata Banerjee also objected to the idea of holding simultaneous elections.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.(PTI file photo)
Published on Jan 11, 2024 05:50 PM IST

Panel chief Ramnath Kovind backs ‘one nation, one election’

From the first elections in Independent India in 1952 until 1967, elections were held simultaneously across the country

Former President and head of the panel looking into simultaneous polls, Ram Nath Kovind. (HT File)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 12:57 AM IST
BySaptarshi Das

One nation, one election: Law Commission may share plan with Kovind-led panel next week

The Law Commission will share its roadmap on holding simultaneous polls with a high-level committee, headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, on October 25, news agency PTI reported.

HT Image
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 05:56 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Evening brief: ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel first meet, Kharge at CWC meet

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Former president of India Ram Nath Kovind (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Sep 16, 2023 06:37 PM IST

First ‘One Nation, One Election’ committee meeting on September 23: Kovind

The ‘One Nation, One Election’ committee will analyse and recommend possible scenarios for the simultaneous elections and suggest a framework.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind (PTI)
Published on Sep 16, 2023 04:23 PM IST

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda

Indian voters cannot be taken for granted as they have sustained our democracy. One Nation, One Election is an idea whose time seemingly has come.

Since 2014, the Indian voters have by and large favoured stable governments at the Centre and the states (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Sep 12, 2023 10:18 PM IST

Sanatana Dharma row: AAP doesn’t endorse Udhayanidhi’s statement, says Sanjay Singh

The DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is the son of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, sparked a controversy last week by comparing Sanatana Dharma with “dengue, malaria” and said it needed to be “eradicated”

AAP national spokesperson Sanjay Singh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 01:03 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Decoding the ‘one nation, one election’ debate

The Indian government has formed a committee to assess the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections across the country.

The Union government has formed a committee under former president Ram Nath Kovind to assess the viability of the “one nation, one election” concept.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 02:04 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav's pitch for ‘one nation, one election’: Start with Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh Yadav suggests a pilot programme of simultaneous elections in Uttar Pradesh to test the Election Commission's capability and know the public opinion.

Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav.(HT File)
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:08 PM IST

One nation, one election: Rationale, difficulties and other questions answered

The Union government has formed a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to study the feasibility of holding simultaneous state and national elections.

Polling officials carrying EVM and VVPAT machines. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 01:48 PM IST

On ‘one-nation, one-election’: Centre forms panel to explore possibility

The move comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is under wraps.

Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 11:26 AM IST
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