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One Nation, One Election
What is One Nation, One Election
The proposed "One Nation, One Election" initiative is designed to have voters across India cast their ballots for both national and state elections within the same year, though not necessarily on the same day. This idea has been championed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, featured in the party's 2014 Lok Sabha election manifesto
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Lok Sabha extends deadline for 'One Nation, One Election' panel report
PP Chaudhary, One Nation One Election Panel chairman, moved a motion seeking more time for the JPC to present reports on the 129th Constitution Amendment and UT Laws Amendment Bills
 "Lok Sabha extends deadline for 'One Nation, One Election' panel report")
ONOE may boost India's GDP by 1.5 percentage points, experts to Parl panel
The expected rise in the GDP figure, the sources added, is almost half of the total health budget or a third of the education budget
 "ONOE may boost India's GDP by 1.5 percentage points, experts to Parl panel")
Need Constitutional amendment to hold simultaneous polls: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called for a one-time Constitutional amendment to enable simultaneous elections, citing rising costs and governance issues, as well as national interest
 "Need Constitutional amendment to hold simultaneous polls: Shivraj Chouhan")
ICAI to assess financial aspects of 'One Nation One Election' proposal
A report of the assessment will be submitted to the Parliamentary panel
 "ICAI to assess financial aspects of 'One Nation One Election' proposal")
Anurag Thakur backs 'one nation, one election', calls it win-win situation
With the implementation of ONOE, officials who are usually busy conducting elections will be able to focus on their primary duties, the five-time sitting MP from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, said
 "Anurag Thakur backs 'one nation, one election', calls it win-win situation")
Bansuri Swaraj brings 'National Herald's loot' bag to JPC meet on polls
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are accused in the case, with the Enforcement Directorate charging them with money laundering
 "Bansuri Swaraj brings 'National Herald's loot' bag to JPC meet on polls")
Simultaneous polls can become reality by 2034, says UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also called for a simultaneous push to the one nation, one election campaign on social media
 "Simultaneous polls can become reality by 2034, says UP CM Adityanath")
BJP using poll reforms to exclude 'certain' people from voting: Sena (UBT)
Dubbing Trump a "White Modi", the editorial said the decision is a blow to the vote bank of the democrats because this will automatically eliminate the Latinos, black Americans, and immigrants
 "BJP using poll reforms to exclude 'certain' people from voting: Sena (UBT)")
JPC on One Nation One Election to meet with AGI, Justice Patel today
The last meeting of JPC was held on March 18 in which former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve participated, BJP MP and 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) JPC Chairperson, PP Chaudhary had said
 "JPC on One Nation One Election to meet with AGI, Justice Patel today")
Determined to introduce one nation, one election: Law minister Meghwal
A 39-member parliamentary panel is scrutinising two bills on simultaneous elections, including one for amending the Constitution
 "Determined to introduce one nation, one election: Law minister Meghwal")
Ex-CJI Gogoi flags clause on power of EC in One Nation One Election Bill
Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi questions Article 82A(5) of the new bill that grants excessive power to the Election Commission to decide if an Assembly election should be separate from the Lok Sabha polls
 "Ex-CJI Gogoi flags clause on power of EC in One Nation One Election Bill")
Simultaneous polls will undermine country's federal structure: NPF
Raising the issue of 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) during the Zero Hour of the Nagaland assembly, NPF MLA Achumbemo Kikon said it is detrimental to India, which is known for its unity in diversity
 "Simultaneous polls will undermine country's federal structure: NPF")
JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sparks debate on feasibility
According to sources, many leaders questioned the affordability and practicality of holding simultaneous elections across the country
 "JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sparks debate on feasibility")
ONOE Bill upholds federal structure: Former law panel chief to House panel
Deposing before the panel as an expert, the former Karnataka High Court chief justice said that the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill had all the ingredients to hold simultaneous polls in the nation
Parliamentary panel on 'One Nation One Election' to meet on February 25
Chairman PP Chaudhary stated on January 31 that they had a positive discussion and members were asked to give suggestions
 "Parliamentary panel on 'One Nation One Election' to meet on February 25")
'One nation one election' linked to future of youth: PM Modi at NCC rally
The Prime Minister urged the youth including NCC cadets, MyBharat volunteers and NSS members to be part of the debate, take part in large numbers and lead it
 "'One nation one election' linked to future of youth: PM Modi at NCC rally")
In R-Day eve address to nation, Murmu bats for 'One Nation, One Election'
She commended the innovative use of technology in finance, noting that digital payment systems and direct benefit transfers have enhanced inclusion and transparency in the economy
 "In R-Day eve address to nation, Murmu bats for 'One Nation, One Election'")
800 more warehouses required to store EVMs for simultaneous polls: EC
The poll body has described the construction of warehouses as a "laborious process" entailing cost. The cost of the land and construction is borne by the respective state governments
 "800 more warehouses required to store EVMs for simultaneous polls: EC")
JPC to hold inaugural meet to discuss One Nation, One Election Bill today
The Joint Parliamentary Committee is tasked with scrutinising the bills proposing simultaneous elections and addressing the concerns raised by Opposition parties
 "JPC to hold inaugural meet to discuss One Nation, One Election Bill today")
Bills that rose above Parliament's din to become legislation in 2024
From 'One Nation, One Election' to financial reforms, here's a glimpse at the landmark bills passed this year that are poised to reshape governance, law, and the economy
 "Bills that rose above Parliament's din to become legislation in 2024")
