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Explained | What is the debate around ‘one nation, one election’?

.Central govt. set up panel headed by former President Kovind to explore 'One Nation, One Election' plan. Constitution and Representation of People's Act 1951 need to be amended to conduct simultaneous polls. Advantages include saving public money, reducing strain on admin. setup, timely implementation of policies and focus on development.…

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Simultaneous elections likely, says Station Ghanpur MLA Rajaiah

Indirectly referring to the Central government’s push for ‘one-nation, one-election’, BRS sitting MLA from Station Ghanpur Dr. Thatikonda Rajaiah said that there is a possibility of holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections of 12 States together.

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Decision on ‘one nation, one election’ after panel report: PMK

PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss says party will decide on 'one nation, one election' after panel headed by former President Kovind submits report. If implemented, people in rural areas would have to cast four votes, but EVMs inadequate. Party to announce alliance for Lok Sabha soon, keeping 2026 Assembly polls in mind.

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Parties’ Lok Sabha poll strategies likely to depend on Puthuppally result

Opposing fronts in Puthuppally bypoll seek to gauge strengths/weaknesses, hone strategies for 2024 LS polls.

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Mallikarjun Kharge calls meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders on September 5 ahead of Parliament’s Special Session

After three meetings, spread across Patna, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, the INDIA bloc has come together to take on the BJP at various fora and plan to unitedly contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Congress to release booklet on its achievements and Modi’s ‘failures’

Congress campaign machinery gears up for LS polls; booklet on Congress' contribution & Modi's failures to be brought out. Minister Patil said Congress' ideals of great personalities must be conveyed to voters & party should win 20 seats based on pre-poll guarantees. He said BJP leaders must understand Congress' contributions…

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‘One nation, one poll’ a bid to undermine federalism: Stalin

He also questioned the absence of representatives from the DMK in the panel, which is the third largest party in the 17th Lok Sabha.

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"It is subterfuge for dismantling federal structure of India": Kharge attacks Centre over 'One Nation, One Election'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the central government over its ‘One Nation, One Election’ push, saying that the centre wants to turn the country into a “dictatorship” by implementing it. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Lok Sabha Election | Higher polling make women reliable vote bloc

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the focus on women’s vote, the reduction of the price of a domestic LPG cylinder and more

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Nadda flags off BJP yatra in M.P.; attacks Opposition alliance over DMK leader’s ‘Sanatan Dharma’ comments

BJP chief JP Nadda said people must bless BJP with victory in the Assembly polls and in the Lok Sabha polls so that the country can emerge as the third largest economy in the world.

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Top Law Ministry officials brief panel chairman Kovind on simultaneous polls

Law Ministry officials brief former President Kovind on high-level committee to examine simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies. Law Secretary Chandra, Legislative Secretary Vasishta met Kovind to understand agenda.

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Raghav Chadha slams Centre over Adhir Chowdhury's appointment in 'One nation, one election' panel

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha questioned the Centre for not taking the Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "prior consent" before appointing him member to the 'One Nation, One Election' high-level committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ghosi bypoll to see first INDIA bloc-BJP clash in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's Ghosi bypoll is a major showdown between BJP and INDIA bloc, with leaders of both sides campaigning for their candidates. SP, Congress, Left parties, AAP, and NDA allies are all involved. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is actively involved in INDIA alliance activities. A win for SP will strengthen…

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"INDIA, that is Bharat, a Union of States..." Rahul Gandhi slams Centre on 'One Nation, One election'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government for "toying' with the idea of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha elections and state assembly elections in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wider consultations needed on ‘One Nation, One Election’, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has expressed the view that there is no urgency to take forward the ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea.

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Thirumavalavan lays groundwork in north Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha elections

VCK leader Thirumavalavan urges party to start preparations for 2024 LS elections. Booth agents in 14 districts asked to form committees in 71 assembly constituencies. Thirumavalavan may contest from Chidambaram. He urges opposition to set date for rally, finalise seat-sharing plan, spread info on irregularities & devise strategies against hate…

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It is quite natural to move SC for a stay, says Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has said that his grandson Prajwal Revanna will move the Supreme Court seeking a stay of the High Court’s verdict that set aside his membership in the Lok Sabha.

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Around eight BJP MPs will withdraw voluntarily ahead of Lok Sabha elections: Yatnal

Former Union Minister and Vijayapura city MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal said there was a possibility of around eight MPs of the BJP, including Sadananda Gowda and G.M. Siddeshwar, withdrawing from the Lok Sabha elections voluntarily, to pave way for new faces.

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No Question Hour, private members business during September 18-22 special session of Parliament

Parliament to hold five-day session from Sept 18-22, without Question Hour or private members' business. No agenda revealed, speculation of shift to new Parliament building & possible last session of current Lok Sabha.

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YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh is ready to face elections anytime: Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Even as the speculations are rife that the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre might go for early polls, the YSR Congress Party has asserted that it was ready to face the elections anytime.

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One Nation One Election: First conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls in UP, Akhilesh Yadav asks BJP govt

Samajwadi Party Supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday challenged the BJP government to first conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in UP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Conduct U.P. Assembly election with Lok Sabha poll as an experiment, Akhilesh challenges BJP

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday asked the BJP government to conduct the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election along with the Lok Sabha poll, as an experiment before going ahead with ‘One Nation One Election’ as the ruling party would come to know how eager voters are to remove it from…

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Congress government will collapse either before or after Lok Sabha elections, says former Karnataka Minister K.S. Eshwarappa

Former minister K.S. Eshwarappa claims that there is no coordination between the CM and Deputy CM. Many Congress MLAs are unhappy with their government.

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TNCC functionaries enthused by Dinesh Gundu Rao’s hint about State leadership

TNCC enthused as Dinesh Gundu Rao hints at K.S. Alagiri leading in 2024 LS polls. I.N.D.I.A. bloc strong in TN; Congress-DMK alliance swept 2019 LS polls. Speculation of K. Selvaperunthagai replacing Alagiri quickly died down after delegation met AICC president.

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Tharoor says impromptu convening of Lok Sabha perplexing

Shashi Tharoor, MP, CWC member, says Centre's decision to hold Lok Sabha for 5 days is perplexing. BJP's One Nation One Election scheme won't yield any tangible political benefit. Pollster's survey of 25,000 mobile users to predict 2024 polls is questionable. Tharoor denies operating politically outside Kerala PCC. AICC has…

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