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Government postpones introduction of bills related to One Nation One Election: Reports


Published on 2024-12-16 01:20:45 - cnbctv18
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  • On Thursday, December 12, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the constitutional amendment bill aimed at implementing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

The Indian government has decided to postpone the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, until after the special session of Parliament. This decision was made despite the bill being on the agenda for the upcoming session. The move to delay comes amidst ongoing discussions and preparations, including a recent meeting of the committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which is tasked with examining the feasibility of this significant electoral reform. The government's hesitation to introduce the bill in the current session suggests a strategic approach to ensure thorough preparation and consensus before proceeding with such a transformative change in the electoral process.

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