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  1. Spirit of one nation, one Constitution has become a reality now: PM

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India now is one nation with one Constitution. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day, PM Modi asserted that his government neither nurses problems nor keeps them pending while referring to the scrapping of Article 370, that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

  2. PDF The Big Picture

    Advantages. The concept of 'One Nation One Election' can help keep a check on the poll expenses, party expenses etc. When the first elections to the Lok Sabha took place in 1951-52, 53 parties contested the elections, around 1874 candidates participated and poll expenses were 11 crore. In 2019 elections, there were 610 political parties ...

  3. High-Level Committee Report on One Nation, One Election

    GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: Elections Source: IE Context: The High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has proposed significant changes to enable synchronized elections across India. What is One Nation One Election (ONOE)?. One Nation One Election is a proposal to synchronize the timing of all elections in India, including those for the Lok ...

  4. One Nation One Election Essay in 500+ Words

    10 shares. One Nation One Election Essay: The main idea of the "One Nation One Election (ONOE)" is to have all Vidhan Sabha or state elections happen at the same time as the Lok Sabha or general elections every five years. This concept aims to make the electoral process more efficient by reducing the number of elections and saving time and ...

  5. One Nation One Election

    'One Nation One Election' which seeks to achieve a complete overhaul in the election process of India has certain negative impact on the economy and the people. The negative impacts of this policy are: The constitution of India has laid the procedure and the authorities that shall take part in conducting elections in India.

  6. One Nation, One Election: Prospects and Challenges

    The article discusses the formation and potential implications of the 'High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election' set up by the Union Government in September 2023. It delves into the reasons for and against the concept, focusing on the financial aspects and governance downtime. The author raises legal concerns, particularly regarding ...

  7. Is One Nation One Election 'unconstitutional'? Key challenges ...

    ASSOCHAM president Ajay Singh said legal challenges in the way of the implementation of 'One Nation One Election' include the need to amend the Constitution and Representation of the People Act ...

  8. One Nation, One Election: Benefits, Challenges, and the Way Forward

    Explore the concept of "One Nation One Election" in India, its potential benefits, challenges, and the steps required for implementation. Understand the impact on governance, policy-making, cost savings, and federalism concerns. Discover the need for consensus, constitutional amendments, infrastructure readiness, and voter awareness campaigns before rushing into this significant reform.

  9. One nation, one constitution spirit has become a reality now: PM Modi

    After the revocation of Article 370, the spirit of 'One Nation, One Constitution' has become a reality in India: PM. There must be greater awareness on population explosion: PM Modi. India does not want incremental progress, but a high jump is needed: PM Modi. PM Modi announces the post of Chief of Defence Staff- CDS, to further strengthen ...

  10. One nation, one election: Opposition opposed, raises concerns about

    In all, while 26 parties which are part of the NDA are in support of one nation, one election, only 1 (Naga People's Front) is opposed. All the 10 parties part of the INDIA bloc oppose the move. Of the parties not attached to any of the two fronts, 6 are in favour, and 4 against.

  11. Examining One Nation, One Election

    Examining One Nation, One Election. This editorial is based on "The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism" which was published in The Hindu on 23/01/2024. The article discusses the drawbacks associated with the idea of having simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, i.e., One Nation ...

  12. Decoding One Nation, One Election

    The central idea behind One nation, One election is to synchronize the timing of Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections across all States to reduce the frequency of polls throughout the country. This concept was the practice till 1967, but it was disrupted due to various reasons such as defections, dismissals, and dissolutions of government.

  13. PDF PM on One Nation, One Election

    He raised the pitch for 'One Nation, One Election', a single voter list for all. polls and also asked the presiding officers to simplify the language of statute books and allow for an easier process to weed out redundant laws. He also paid tributes to the security forces and appreciated India's efforts to fight terrorism.

  14. One Nation, One Election: A blow to federalism, a challenge to

    One Nation, One Election may be a topic of discussion, but it has its challenges and problems. The most important of which are the challenges of federalism. ... It would require significant amendments to the Indian Constitution, like key provisions relating to the terms of elected bodies (e.g., Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies). At ...

  15. One Nation One Election

    Ideally, the 'one nation, one election' system should reduce the amount of time, energy and resources invested in the conduct of polls. If simultaneous polls do reduce the duration of conducting polls, political parties will have ample time to address national issues and enhance governance. The law commission's recommendations suggest ...

  16. One Nation One Election

    Historical Background-One Nation one election was the norm in India until 1967.Simultaneous elections were conducted for the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies in 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967.. However, due to the premature dissolution of some Legislative Assemblies in 1968 and 1969 the simultaneous election cycle got disrupted.Further in 1970, the Lok Sabha was dissolved prematurely and fresh ...

  17. Title: One Nation, One Election: A Real Essence Of Constitution

    Abstract: This idea of One Nation One Election was earlier placed before the nation by former Prime Minister AtalBihari Vajpayee. One nation one election is a debatable issue that is the reason even Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for national debate on this issue before execution of such kind of electoral reform.

  18. PDF One Nation, One Election Analyzing the Impact on Indian Polity

    To comprehend the constitutional implications of 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE), it is essential to examine the fundamental principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution regarding electoral processes. This sub-section will focus on: 1. Constitutional Provisions: An exploration of relevant articles and provisions in the Indian Constitution that

  19. One nation, one election plan- How the Constitution is amended

    Amending the Constitution. Constitutional Provision. In India, Article 368 of the Constitution deals with the power and process of amending the Constitution. The interpretation of this provision has been fraught, leading to tensions between Parliament and the judiciary since 1951. Mix of flexibility and rigidity.

  20. One Nation One Election

    Test Series. "One Nation One Election" means a concept that advocates for synchronizing the electoral cycles of various levels of government in a country. The idea is to align the schedules of parliamentary, state, and local elections, ensuring that they occur simultaneously. The aim is to create a more efficient and focused electoral system.

  21. PDF One COuntry One COnstitutiOn

    One COuntry One COnstitutiOn September, 2019. 4 oe or oe oNSTITUTIoN Foreword A time comes in the history of a nation but rarely, when a momentous decision shapes its destiny. It changes the course of history and revitalizes its journey with a sense of reassurance and self confidence. It gives a sense of hope and trust in a future having a

  22. Feasibility of 'One Nation, One Election

    The idea of "One Nation, One Election" envisages a system where elections to all states and the Lok Sabha will have to be held simultaneously. This will involve the restructuring of the Indian election cycle in a manner that elections to the states and the centre synchronise. This would mean that the voters will cast their vote for electing ...

  23. Background Essay: "A Glorious Liberty Document:" The U.S. Constitution

    These ideas protect the liberties of the people and their right to govern themselves. The Constitution contains words and principles that have the flexibility to respond to centuries of social, economic, and technological change. While the text of the Constitution has words that should be adhered to closely, they are hardly etched in marble.

  24. Essay on Constitution of India

    The Constitution is the backbone of every democratic and secular fabric of the nation. The Constitution of India is the longest Constitution in the world, which describes the framework for political principles, procedures and powers of the government. The Constitution of India was written on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.

  25. PM on One Nation, One Election

    Why in News. Recently, the Prime Minister of India has addressed the concluding session of the 80 th All India Presiding Officers Conference via videoconference, at Kevadiya (Gujarat) on the occasion of Constitution Day (26 th November).. He raised the pitch for 'One Nation, One Election', a single voter list for all polls and also asked the presiding officers to simplify the language of ...