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One Nation One Election news

Modi govt keen on Constitution amendments this Parl session, starting with 130th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime lose numbers in the last Lok Sabha elections, but has emerged stronger in recent weeks amid defections in Opposition parties.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 01:04 pm IST

Simultaneous polls can save 7 lakh crore: BJP MP Chaudhary

P.P. Chaudhary is the chairperson of a 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the One Nation One Election proposal. (X)
Published on May 20, 2026 07:28 pm IST

PM Modi says UCC, one nation–one election under serious discussion

Even as he reflected on the growth of the BJP and its accomplishments over the years, the PM said that in a few years, the BJP will complete its 50th year, which is a milestone and an inspiration.
Published on Apr 07, 2026 06:24 am IST

PM Modi hacks hearts, not votes: Kangana in LS

PM Modi hacks hearts, not votes: Kangana in LS
Published on Dec 11, 2025 06:36 am IST

Opposition question Law Commission’s support to One Nation, One Election

The law panel argued that the powers proposed to be given to ECI for the purpose of simultaneous election in the proposed bill are a natural extension of its extant powers.
Published on Dec 05, 2025 07:02 am IST

'One Nation, One Election' murder of democracy: TVK's Vijay slams Centre

Mamallapuram: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay after TVK's second anniversary celebration function, in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. (PTI)
Updated on Sept 13, 2025 11:11 pm IST

ONOE will aid India’s constitutional goals: Ministers

ONOE will aid India’s constitutional goals: Ministers
Published on Aug 22, 2025 04:30 am IST

Hits and misses in the one nation, one election idea

India’s current electoral calendar ensures that some part of the country is almost always in campaign mode. Proponents argue that constant elections constitute an undue burden on the State’s coffers. (ANI)
Published on Aug 09, 2025 08:03 pm IST

Simultaneous elections could lead to 1.5% point rise in GDP growth, says study

Mumbai, India. Nov 20, 2024: People searching for their name in the voting list outside a Polling station in the Ghatkopar area during the Maharashtra State Assembly elections in Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Nov 20, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 31, 2025 07:50 am IST

Ex-CJIs flag major gaps in ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill

New Delhi, Jul 11 (ANI): Former CJI Justice JS Khehar and Justice DY Chandrachud at the Parliament House Annexe to give their presentation before the JPC, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Jul 12, 2025 12:17 pm IST

Former CJI Chandrachud seeks level-playing field in simultaneous poll plan

The proposal to align elections – known colloquially as one nation, one election (ONOE) – was a part of the BJP’s 2024 poll manifesto. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:45 am IST

Simultaneous polls likely in 2034, shorter terms for state assemblies after 2029

The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, include provisions for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 04:19 pm IST

Discuss ‘one nation, one election’ idea in colleges, village chaupals and social media: Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini flags off a marathon themed "Ek Daud Rashtra ke Naam" in Gurugram on Sunday. (Sourced)
Published on Jun 02, 2025 06:56 am IST

ONOE a decisive step towards making democracy more effective: Sunil Bansal

BJP national general secretary Sunil Bansal (centre) at an event in Varanasi on May 11. (HT photo)
Updated on May 11, 2025 10:25 pm IST

Ghaziabad municipal corporation board condemns J&K attack, lends support to ONOE bill

The Ghaziabad municipal corporation board meeting on Monday. (Sakib Ali/HT photo)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:56 am IST

‘One nation, one election’ beneficial for society: Shivraj Chouhan

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (HT file)
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:00 am IST

ONOE aims to alter basic principles of Constitution: Singhvi

Abhishek Singhvi, who was deposing before the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the bills on one nation, one election (ONOE), made a detailed presentation on legal points. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:50 am IST

Yogi reiterates ‘One Nation, One Election’ demand for political stability

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, first announced during the unveiling of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue in 2019, Adityanath said implementing simultaneous elections was essential to ensure good governance and efficient use of resources. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 10:45 pm IST

Lok Sabha extends tenure of Parliament committee on ONOP bill

JPC meeting on the Constitution Amendment Bill met under the chairmanship of JPC Chairman, PP Chaudhary, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:51 am IST

Lok Sabha extends tenure of JPC on ‘one nation, one election’ bills

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings during the Budget session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/PTI FILE)
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 03:10 pm IST

Parliamentary committee on 'One Nation, One Election' to meet today at 3 PM

The 'One Nation One Election' bill proposes aligning the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 11:15 am IST

Eminent jurists remain split on ONOP proposal

Eminent jurists remain split on ONOP proposal
Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:24 am IST

ONOP bill does not take away voting rights, says former CJI

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi also admitted that the Election Commission was given excessive power in the Constitution (129th amendment) bill.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:08 am IST

Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre to parl panel on simultaneous polls

The Union law ministry said it was "out of scope" of the parliamentary panel to suggest the use of the ballot paper system.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:29 pm IST

Law ministry counters Oppn charge on simultaneous polls

Law ministry counters Oppn charge on simultaneous polls
Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:02 am IST

BJP launches campaign to gather support for ONOE initiative

To build consensus, BJP will organise discussions and seminars involving academicians, social workers, students, and women across Uttar Pradesh. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:34 am IST

Ludhiana: BJP to highlight ‘necessity’ of ‘one nation, one election’

BJP leaders Parmpal Kaur, PKS Bhardwaj and Dr Satish Kumar were present at the press conference that was addressed by BJP spokesperson and state convener for ‘one nation, one election’ SS Channi. (HT file)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:28 am IST

What the Delhi verdict means for Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:50 am IST

All-party meet sets stage for stormy budget session

The government has listed 16 bills, besides the financial business, for the upcoming session. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:28 am IST

BJP briefs state units to build a consensus on simultaneous polls

Held at the BJP headquarters, the briefing was addressed by Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and party national general secretary Sunil Bansal. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 05:39 am IST