PRESIDENT RAM NATH KOVIND
Bharat Ratna recipient Karpoori Thakur's son Ram Nath becomes central minister
Ram Nath Thakur, a two-time Rajya Sabha MP from JD(U) and son of socialist icon Karpoori Thakur, continues the movement of empowering the underprivileged initiated by prominent leaders like Dr Ram Manohar Lohia and Jai Prakash Narayan.
PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind before staking claim to form government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi before staking claim to form the government for a third consecutive term, He also met senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. He touched the Constitution with his forehead at the Parliament building. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed support at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, with an oath ceremony likely on June 9.
NDA 3.0: PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind, in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind, in Delhi.PM Modi was chosen as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party todayNDA 3.0: PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind, in Delhi
UCC, 'One Nation, One Election' to be implemented in next term: Amit Shah
In a wide-ranging interview with PTI, Shah said the Modi govt in its next term will also implement 'One Nation, One Election' as the time has come for the elections to be held simultaneously in the country. The senior BJP leader further said the simultaneous elections will also bring down costs.
"False, baseless, misleading": Ayodhya's Temple Trust rebuts Rahul Gandhi's claim of not inviting President Murmu for Pran Pratishtha
Asserting that the President of India was invited to the event held in January this year, Champat Rai, general secretary of the trust said that he has "serious objection" to the allegations levelled by Rahul Gandhi.
"What kind of transparency is this?": Pawan Khera slams BJP over electoral bonds
Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on electoral bonds, Congress leader Pawan Khera said that the idea had no transparency and benefitted only the ruling party.
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Creating adequate fiscal space important to give impetus to current growth trajectory: Kovind
Former President Ram Nath Kovind emphasized the importance of creating adequate fiscal space for a nation's growth trajectory. He emphasized the need for predictability and certainty in the tax architecture, which attracts both public and private capital and improves public-private partnerships.
Lok Sabha Election Dates: Election Commission sets date & time to announce general election schedule
The Election Commission will unveil the schedule for General Elections and state assemblies tomorrow at 3 pm, March 16, through live streams on its social media platforms. With nearly 97 crore eligible voters, reflecting a 6% increase since 2019, efforts are underway to explore the feasibility of simultaneous elections nationwide.
Kovind Panel backs 1 nation, 1 poll; advises statute changes
A high-level committee led by Ram Nath Kovind proposes major constitutional amendments for simultaneous elections, aiming to synchronize Lok Sabha, assembly, and local body polls starting in 2029, with detailed recommendations for electoral processes and transitional measures.
One Nation One Election: Here are Kovind panel's top 10 recommendations
A committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind suggests synchronized elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies within a specific timeframe. The committee outlined ten recommendations to streamline electoral processes, including aligning Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, unified electoral roll preparation, and logistical planning for simultaneous elections.
Kovind panel suggests 18 amendments to Constitution, other statutes for simultaneous polls
A high-level committee on simultaneous elections in India has proposed 18 amendments to the Constitution and other statutes to implement the proposal. The panel, led by former president Ram Nath Kovind, recommends simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.
28 no-confidence motions moved in Lok Sabha till now: Kovind panel report
Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led panel suggests constitutional amendments and mid-term elections for municipalities and panchayats to address no-confidence motions in Lok Sabha. The reforms aim for uniformity in electoral processes across regions.
Return to simultaneous polls recommended by EC in 1983, Law Commission in 1999, Niti Aayog in 2017: Kovind panel
The Law Commission studied the various issues involved in the conduct of elections and recommended in its reports of 1999, 2015 and 2018 (draft) the adoption of the practice of simultaneous elections to free citizens, political parties and government authorities from the encumbrance of asynchronous elections.
One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel submits report to President Murmu, check details here
Former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level committee submitted its report on the 'one nation, one election' agenda to President Droupadi Mumru. The report, which consists of 18,626 pages, was handed over after 191 days of consultations with stakeholders, experts, and research work.
Kovind panel studied simultaneous poll processes in 7 counties including S Africa, Germany, Sweden
According to the report, a comparative analysis of other countries was drawn while dealing with the issue of simultaneous elections. The aim was to study and adopt the best international practices to ensure fairness and transparency in elections.
'One nation, no election': Congress slams govt after Kovind-led panel submits report on simultaneous polls
Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led panel submitted a report exceeding 18,000 pages to President Droupadi Murmu, proposing simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the initial step, followed by synchronized local body polls within 100 days.
JP Nadda meets Ram Nath Kovind, suggests implementing 'One Nation One Election'
Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Tuesday met with former President and Chairman of the One Nation One Election Committee, Ram Nath Kovind, and submitted recommendations on behalf of the party.
One Nation One Election committee holds meeting with AIMIM Asaduddin Owaisi
Ram Nath Kovind, Chairman of the High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election, consulted with various political parties, jurists, and stakeholders to discuss the implementation of simultaneous elections in India.
One Nation, One Election: Kovind-headed panel reviews progress made by it
Separately, the panel held interactions with a delegation from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by P Wilson, an official statement said. The DMK presented its views on the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country.
One Nation, One Election to improve govt efficiency, foster economic development: CII
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) expressed support for simultaneous elections, stating that it would enhance governance efficiency and foster economic development. CII presented its views to the High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election (ONOE), emphasizing the economic benefits of streamlining the electoral process.
Law ministry's plea to drop 'Single Electoral Roll' assurance rejected by Parliamentary panel
The parliamentary committee on government assurances rejected the Law Ministry's request to drop the parliamentary 'assurance' on a single electoral roll. The ministry had sought the dropping of the assurance, citing ongoing examination and the complexity of implementing electoral reforms within a specific timeframe. The committee termed the ministry's contention as "untenable" and called for the expeditious implementation of the assurance, emphasizing that once given, assurances should be brought to their logical end.
'One Nation, One Election' returns to headlines: A look at history, challenges, benefits and the latest buzz
The One Nation One Election panel, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, is set for consultations ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. With a history dating back to 1951, the article explores the challenges and benefits of simultaneous polls. The concept, which resurfaced under Prime Minister Modi, aims to streamline the electoral process but faces opposition and requires constitutional amendments.
One poll against Parliamentary democracy: AAP
The INDIA bloc party said holding simultaneous elections will give an "unfair advantage" to the party ruling at the union level. "Aam Aadmi Party strongly opposes the idea of 'one nation, one election'. This will damage the idea of parliamentary democracy, the basic structure of the Constitution, and the federal polity of the country. 'One nation, one election' is unable to deal with hung legislatures and will actively encourage the evil of anti-defection and open buying and selling of MLAs and MPs," AAP national secretary Pankaj Gupta.
As Kovind panel writes to EC, former CECs back 'One Nation, One Election'
The panel met former CECs Sushil Chandra and OP Rawat this week. The full panel meeting is expected in a week to discuss feedback received so far from 'experts', political parties and 'general public'. It has also sought the views of the EC.
Disband Ram Nath Kovind panel: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
The Congress on Friday strongly opposed the idea of "one nation, one election", terming it "undemocratic", and demanded that the committee formed by the government to examine the issue of simultaneous elections be dissolved immediately.
One nation, one election against basic structure, dissolve high-powered committee: Kharge
The Congress strongly opposes simultaneous elections in India, stating that it undermines federalism and the Constitution's basic structure. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge demands the abandonment of this idea and dissolution of the high-powered committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. He emphasised that the government, parliament, and ECI should focus on respecting the people's mandate instead of diverting attention with undemocratic concepts like one nation, one election.
Panel on simultaneous polls to meet on Jan 21; most responses from parties oppose the idea
Ram Nath Kovind-led committee on 'One Nation, One Election' will intensify its efforts as the time for political parties to submit their views is ending. The committee is likely to hold informal meetings and discuss the responses received from the public and political parties. Most political parties have opposed simultaneous polls, while the majority of public responses are in favor.
'One nation, one poll' unconstitutional: West Bengal Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has criticised the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' in a letter to the committee. She argues that it goes against India's federal structure and may lead to a presidential form of election. She also opposes the idea of forcing states without assembly elections to hold premature general elections.
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