At conclave on ‘One Nation-One Election, Federalism and Citizenship’, ex-Delhi HC Chief Justice spoke against granting ‘unfettered power’ to ECI, warned of chances of poll manipulation.
The PM thanked BJP President Nitin Nabin for organising the foundation day event, while expressing confidence of doing well in the upcoming elections in the five states.
PM's Economic Advisory Council says simultaneous Lok Sabha & assembly elections would reduce polling personnel deployment by 28 per cent, saving 1.04 crore polling personnel-days over five years.
While Justice JS Khehar was forthright that bill may fall short of legality and constitutionality in other aspects, Justice DY Chandrachud was guarded, says an oppn MP.
An Opposition MP, it is learnt, said that if more amendments were needed to ensure Centre's proposal clears judicial scrutiny, the 2 ONOE bills 'were clearly not desirable'.
Law ministry gives presentation running into thousands of pages; BJP MP says Kovind panel consulted over 25,000 citizens, with 'overwhelming majority' in favour.
The Kovind Committee claims that the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct results in “governance deficit”. This argument is popular with people who haven’t actually read the MCC.
ONOE will ensure that elected central and state governments have at least 4.5 years to focus on doing the right things instead of frittering away time worrying about re-elections.
Government tells Parliament toll collections touched Rs 70,278 crore in 2025-26, Rajasthan has highest number of toll plazas, while expenditure on operating plazas is not maintained centrally.
Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.
Gerrymandering is the correct name for delimitation. BJP’s plan is to ensure sufficient majority without winning Souther States. The Norther Bhakth states are easily amenable to religious brainwashing. This will keep BJP in power forever.
One party rule. No Democracy at all.
Modi-Shah have ruined our country and the ripple effect will be felt for decades.
Gerrymandering is the correct name for delimitation. BJP’s plan is to ensure sufficient majority without winning Souther States. The Norther Bhakth states are easily amenable to religious brainwashing. This will keep BJP in power forever.
One party rule. No Democracy at all.
Modi-Shah have ruined our country and the ripple effect will be felt for decades.