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Simultaneous polls possible in 2029, says panel chief

August 24, 2026 admin

Holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in 2029 under the Modi government’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative is possible if the Constitution is amended and state governments support the move, according to P.P. Chaudhary, the chairman of the joint parliamentary panel examining the related bills. The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024,…

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‘Remainder of the term’ after fall of governments under ‘One Nation, One Election’ will be decided in consultation with parties: JPC Chairman

May 18, 2026 admin

A file image of Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), P.P. Chaudhary. | Photo Credit: ANI The decision on the definition of the ‘remainder of the term’ for Lok Sabha or State Assemblies before an election is held will be a political one to be taken in consultation with political parties, said P.P. Choudhary,…

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Panel On Simultaneous Polls Studied Process In Sweden, Germany, 5 Other Nations

September 18, 2024 admin

The report has been cleared by the Union Cabinet. New Delhi: The high-level panel on ‘one nation, one election’ studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium, before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies in India, according to the committee’s report approved by Union Cabinet on Wednesday. The…

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Ram Nath Kovind-Led Panel On Simultaneous Polls Holds Another Review Meet

February 24, 2024 admin

The committee at its meeting on Saturday “reviewed its various activities”, the statement said. New Delhi: The high-level committee on ‘one nation, one election’ headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday reviewed the progress made by it since it was set up in September last, an official statement said. The committee at its…

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Centre Forms Panel On ‘One Nation, One Election’, Ex President To Head It

September 1, 2023 admin

The BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have spoken on the issue on several occasions. New Delhi: 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. The panel will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind….

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