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Constant elections disrupt growth, time to align all polls: ONOE JPC chief PP Chaudhary (IANS Interview)
Chandigarh, June 14: Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation One Election, PP Chaudhary, in an exclusive interaction with IANS following his meeting with political leaders from Punjab, reiterated the long-standing demand and benefits of synchronising elections across the country.
I do not ask anyone for votes, will tell a way to come out of poverty: Prashant Kishor
Saran, May 23: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has been travelling across Bihar for three years, including a two-year march on foot. Kishor has reached 5,000 villages on foot and does not ask anyone for votes.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in JPC dialogue program on One Nation, One Election
Dehradun, May 22: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday participated in a dialogue program with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the topic "One Nation, One Election" at a hotel on Mussoorie Road.
JPC holds deliberations with presiding officers of Maha legislature on ONOE bill
Mumbai, May 19: The Joint Committee on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, chaired by Lok Sabha member P.P. Chaudhary on Monday deliberated on the issue of simultaneous elections and discussed the Bills with presiding officers of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of Maharashtra.
Remove speed breakers hindering country's development: Rekha Gupta favours 'One Nation, One Election'
New Delhi, April 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday morning asserted that it was their responsibility to remove "speed breakers" that hinder the development of the country. She said that the only way to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' was through 'One Nation, One Election'.
One Nation One Election will save money for development, BJP MLA Karnail Singh Karnail Singh on election reform
New Delhi, April 20: BJP MLA Karnail Singh on Sunday expressed support for the "one nation, one election" proposal, saying it will save money for development.
ONOE will save time, money & resources: Former Tripura CM
Agartala, April 8: Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha Member Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday strongly defended the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) Bill, saying that the initiative would bring significant savings in time, money, and resources.
Shashi Tharoor welcomes Trump's recognition of India's Voter ID system
New Delhi, March 28: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed US President Donald Trump's recent recognition of India's voter ID system in his latest executive order aimed at overhauling the US federal election process. Trump's order mandates proof of citizenship for federal elections and imposes new restrictions on mail-in voting, drawing comparisons with election systems in India and other countries.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore credits Manmohan Singh as Trump cites India's voter id system in US election reform
New Delhi, March 27: Congress MP Manickam Tagore has credited former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for the Aadhaar platform after US President Donald Trump referenced India's voter ID system in his executive order reforming the US election process.
Campaign for ONOE at Jantar Mantar: Olympian Vijender and actor Varun lend support
New Delhi, March 26: A group of students and young artists participated in a programme organised in the national capital’s Jantar Mantar area, where they exhibited support for the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) initiative.
Trump pushes for major election reforms, citing India as model
Washington, March 26: In a bold move aimed at overhauling the US electoral system, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks significant changes to how elections are conducted in the United States.
JPC on One Nation One Election: Expert opinions from renowned jurists on March 25
New Delhi, March 20: The Joint Committee on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has scheduled its sittings on March 25 and April 2, 2025.
'One Nation, One Election' website to be launched soon for stakeholders to share opinions
By Suchitra Mukherjee, New Delhi, March 12: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOP) meeting, chaired by PP Chaudhary, announced a plan to launch a website where stakeholders and others can share their opinions on the bill. rn
K Kavitha Calls for OBC Reservation Bills in Telangana Assembly
Hyderabad, March 6: Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha on Thursday demanded that Telangana government introduce three separate bills for OBC reservation, stressing the need for dedicated legislation in education, employment, and political sectors.