Decoding India's 'One Nation, One Election' plan
India's federal government is seeking to bring a controversial bill for holding federal and state assembly elections together.
Concept of simultaneous elections not new to India, says govt in explainer
India's government is revisiting the practice of simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, citing its prevalence from 1951 to 1967. Premature dissolutions and extensions disrupted this cycle,
Concept of simultaneous elections not new to India, says government in explainer
Citing a report of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election', the explainer said simultaneous polls promote consistency in governance.
India Introduces ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill in Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government introduced draft legislation in India’s parliament to hold simultaneous elections across the country, the latest step to alter the electoral landscape in the world’s biggest democracy.
Explained: How 'One Nation, One Election' will change polls conducted in India
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday (December 17) introduced much-debated 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the Parliament. With the Union Cabinet's approval, this proposal is aiming to streamline elections for Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies,
Explained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' Bill and how it will reshape democracy in India?
Lok Sabha will see the official proposal of One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha today while several opposition parties voicing their apprehensions. Here’s everything you need to know about it in detail.
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India's solar energy agency changes bidding policy after Adani bribery allegations, says source
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