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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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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")
One Nation, One Election bill could give ECI say over Assemblies' terms
In the current version of CAB, if a state's elections cannot be held with the LS, the EC will be empowered to declare the dates for those polls, effectively giving it final say on the Assembly's term
 "One Nation, One Election bill could give ECI say over Assemblies' terms")
Not an easy task: Congress' Salman Khurshid on 'One Nation, One Election'
Left parties have strongly opposed the 'One Nation, One Election' move of the government, for which two bills have been introduced in Lok Sabha
 "Not an easy task: Congress' Salman Khurshid on 'One Nation, One Election'")
Parliamentary panel on One Nation One Election set for first time on Jan 8
The government decided to increase the committee's strength from 31 to 39 as more political parties expressed the desire to be part of the exercise to examine the two draft legislations
 "Parliamentary panel on One Nation One Election set for first time on Jan 8")
RS adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to panel on simultaneous polls bills
Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move a motion to nominate members of the Rajya Sabha to the panel
 "RS adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to panel on simultaneous polls bills")
Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE Bills to joint committee of two Houses
While 27 members on the panel will be from the Lok Sabha, 12 others will be from the Rajya Sabha
 "Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE Bills to joint committee of two Houses")
Panel on ONOE Bills expanded to 39 members for wider representation
The committee will scrutinise the two one nation one election (ONOE) bills, including one for amending the Constitution
BJP MPs accuse Rahul Gandhi of pushing, one in ICU; Gandhi responds
Ambedkar row: A scuffle in Parliament escalated as BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, while Gandhi countered, blaming BJP MPs for blocking and threatening him
 "BJP MPs accuse Rahul Gandhi of pushing, one in ICU; Gandhi responds")
'Amit Shah is mad, he should resign', says Lalu Yadav over Ambedkar issue
RJD leader Lalu Yadav slammed Union Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar; asked him to resign from politics
 "'Amit Shah is mad, he should resign', says Lalu Yadav over Ambedkar issue")
Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today
The motion in the Lok Sabha aims to form a Joint Parliamentary Committee for reviewing Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' today. The panel will comprise 21 MPs from the Lower House
 "Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today")
ONOE Bill: Priyanka Gandhi among four Congress members to be on House panel
Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala are the Congress' other choices for the joint committee of Parliament
 "ONOE Bill: Priyanka Gandhi among four Congress members to be on House panel")
Explained: 'One Nation One Election initiative', key reforms and challenges
The 'One Nation, One Election' is a bold initiative that promises cost savings and administrative efficiency but also raises concerns about its impact on federalism, representation, and practicality
 "Explained: 'One Nation One Election initiative', key reforms and challenges")
'One Nation, One Election' Bill: Key details on 31-member joint committee
One Nation, One Election: Once formed, the Joint Parliamentary Committee will have 90 days to submit its report, though this deadline can be extended if needed
Priyanka immature, shouldn't imitate her ancestors: Kailash Vijayvargiya
This comes after the Wayanad MP grabbed eyeballs for carrying cloth bags with having message of support for Palestine, and one calling for the protection of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
 "Priyanka immature, shouldn't imitate her ancestors: Kailash Vijayvargiya")
Development will be unhindered for 5 years with ONOE in place: Mahajan
The senior BJP leader said that this bill will not come into force immediately after being passed in Parliament and steps will be taken gradually for its implementation, said Sumitra Mahajan
 "Development will be unhindered for 5 years with ONOE in place: Mahajan")
