New Delhi: The central government is planning to implement nationwide simultaneous elections by 2034, as per the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024. Under this proposal, state assemblies elected after 2029 will have reduced terms to align with the 2034 Lok Sabha elections. PP Chaudhary, who is serving as the Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee … Read more
New Delhi: After Congress leader Sonia Gandhi made critical remarks about the Waqf Bill, BJP members demanded an apology from her in Parliament. As soon as the house convened for the day, they shouted slogans such as “Sonia Gandhi, maafi maango” (Sonia Gandhi, apologise). In response, opposition leaders raised slogans questioning the government over the … Read more
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed his opposition to “One Nation, One Election” and said delimitation requires a two-thirds majority, without which it is not possible.” BJP leaders getting closer to him Amid speculations that BJP leaders are warming up to him, the Karnataka deputy CM refuted such reports and said, “I … Read more
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of Parliament, outlining the government’s major initiatives and future plans. She emphasized efforts to uplift the tribal community, improve education and employment opportunities for the youth, and provide better healthcare for senior citizens. She announced a new scheme for tribal development, saying, “My government has started … Read more
New Delhi: Union law and justice minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has reiterated the government’s commitment to the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, calling it both “practical and important”. Speaking to news agency ANI on Monday, Meghwal announced that the first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the matter will take place on January … Read more
New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament adjourned indefinitely on Friday with several unfinished tasks. The 25-day session saw a mix of debates, controversies and disruptions. This session was marked by constant uproar and clashes, overshadowing meaningful legislative work. Key discussions during the session revolved around the Constitution, but incidents of jostling and “handbag politics” … Read more
New Delhi: Is Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grappling with internal discontent after more than 20 of its Lok Sabha MPs, including prominent Union ministers, skipped the crucial introduction of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills on Tuesday? This despite a three-line whip mandating their attendance, the absence of these members sparked criticism from the opposition … Read more
New Delhi: India is planning to inch towards a system that holds a single, unified, large-scale election in which citizens vote for both the Central government and their respective state (federal) governments. However, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ concept is not new for India. When the country got its Independence in 1947, the founding fathers … Read more
New Delhi: India’s political landscape is set to heat up as Parliament’s winter session is scheduled to commence on November 25th and run until December 20th. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the dates on Tuesday on his X account. The session is likely to be marked by several crucial bills and discussions, including the controversial Waqf … Read more