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The Central Government Friday set up a committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind to study the feasibility of ‘One Nation One Election’ system.

On September 1, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that, "There will be a discussion (on 'One Nation, One Election') in

What is the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', what purpose would simultaneous polls serve, and why are many Opposition parties opposed to the idea?

Previously, a parliamentary standing committee, the Law Commission, and Niti Aayog had examined the 'One Nation, One Election' concept and submitted reports on the matter.

The government has decided to call a Special Session of Parliament from September 18-22 where it is speculated that the government could bring a bill for this proposal to take effect. 

Electoral history of India as we know today begins in 1951. It has been

'One Nation One Election' aims to align the electoral schedules for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in India but there are several Constitutional Hurdles that the government would need to face.

Opposition criticises move, Minister Pralhad Joshi says panel will seek opinion, report will go to House

A day after announcing a Special Parliament Session later this month, the Centre on Friday constituted a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the feasibility of “One Nation, One Election”. Sources said Kovind will explore the feasibility of the exercise and the

Ahead of the formal brain-storming scheduled for Friday at the INDIA block meeting, leaders of 28 Opposition parties went into an informal huddle on Thursday evening to share views and build consensus on crucial issues like the Common Minimum Programme (CMP), seat-sharing, choice of the