Simultaneous Elections

Former President Ram Nath Kovind today chaired the first meeting of the high-level committee formed to examine the government's 'One Nation One Election' push to hold simultaneous national, state and panchayat elections across the country.

The first meeting of the the high-level committee to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous polls will be held on September 23, said former president Ram Nath Kovind, who heads it.

Simultaneous elections in 2024 could bring down the spending on polls by 20 to 30 per cent, depending on how effective the Election Commission is and how cooperative political parties are.

Amid a debate over simultaneous polls, a new study on Tuesday pegged the total expenditure on all elections from Lok Sabha to local bodies at Rs 10 lakh crore which could be brought down by Rs 3-5 lakh crore if the voting period is reduced.

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today said the country needs to have simultaneous elections for both Parliament and the assembly as frequent polls will impede the progress of the nation.

One thing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dead against is the Chalta Hai attitude that has become the mainspring of Status-Quo-ist approach.

The newly formed committee to see whether India could hold parliamentary and state assembly elections simultaneously will examine and recommend specific amendments to the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act and any other rules.

Holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and all assemblies would need any no-confidence motion to be coupled with a 'confidence motion' by a leader proposed as next prime minister or chief minister.

Opposition leaders on Friday slammed the government's move to set up a committee to study the feasibility of "one nation, one election", alleging it would pose a threat to the federal structure of the country.

The possibility of a "One Nation, One Election" policy, or simultaneous nationwide polls, will be examined by a new committee headed by ex President Ram Nath Kovind.

In his address to the first joint sitting of Parliament after the election of the 17th Lok Sabha, Mr Kovind made a strong pitch for 'One Nation, Simultaneous Elections'.

The Centre constituted a committee to examine the possibility of 'One Nation, One Election'. The panel, which will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, will explore whether simultaneous national and state assembly polls can take place.

Taking a big step forward on the 'one nation, one election' proposal, the Centre has set up a committee to study the issue and submit a report.

Indian voters are adept at considering national and regional issues concurrently, much like the simultaneous elections under discussion. Ultimately, it is the voter who holds the power to shape the future of the electoral landscape.

Despite its numerous benefits, some political parties have criticised the idea of simultaneous elections.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind today chaired the first meeting of the high-level committee formed to examine the government's 'One Nation One Election' push to hold simultaneous national, state and panchayat elections across the country.

The first meeting of the the high-level committee to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous polls will be held on September 23, said former president Ram Nath Kovind, who heads it.

Simultaneous elections in 2024 could bring down the spending on polls by 20 to 30 per cent, depending on how effective the Election Commission is and how cooperative political parties are.

Amid a debate over simultaneous polls, a new study on Tuesday pegged the total expenditure on all elections from Lok Sabha to local bodies at Rs 10 lakh crore which could be brought down by Rs 3-5 lakh crore if the voting period is reduced.

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today said the country needs to have simultaneous elections for both Parliament and the assembly as frequent polls will impede the progress of the nation.

One thing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dead against is the Chalta Hai attitude that has become the mainspring of Status-Quo-ist approach.

The newly formed committee to see whether India could hold parliamentary and state assembly elections simultaneously will examine and recommend specific amendments to the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act and any other rules.

Holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and all assemblies would need any no-confidence motion to be coupled with a 'confidence motion' by a leader proposed as next prime minister or chief minister.

Opposition leaders on Friday slammed the government's move to set up a committee to study the feasibility of "one nation, one election", alleging it would pose a threat to the federal structure of the country.

The possibility of a "One Nation, One Election" policy, or simultaneous nationwide polls, will be examined by a new committee headed by ex President Ram Nath Kovind.

In his address to the first joint sitting of Parliament after the election of the 17th Lok Sabha, Mr Kovind made a strong pitch for 'One Nation, Simultaneous Elections'.

The Centre constituted a committee to examine the possibility of 'One Nation, One Election'. The panel, which will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, will explore whether simultaneous national and state assembly polls can take place.

Taking a big step forward on the 'one nation, one election' proposal, the Centre has set up a committee to study the issue and submit a report.

Indian voters are adept at considering national and regional issues concurrently, much like the simultaneous elections under discussion. Ultimately, it is the voter who holds the power to shape the future of the electoral landscape.

Despite its numerous benefits, some political parties have criticised the idea of simultaneous elections.