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Why govt wants to implement “One Nation One Election” – All Need To Know

Jyoti — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:37:00 +0000

One Nation One Election: While efforts are being made to hold one election in one country, the government is also considering implementing one time in the country on the same lines.

While efforts are being made to hold a single election in the country, the government is also considering implementing a single time in the country on the same lines. In this context, to standardize time observance, the government has drafted comprehensive rules for mandatory use of Indian Standard Time (IST) on all official and commercial platforms.

The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2024 aim to establish a legal framework to standardise timekeeping practices. This framework mandates IST as the sole time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and official documents. This means that any time references other than IST will be prohibited for official and commercial purposes.

According to the draft rules, “IST will be the mandatory time reference in all sectors, including commerce, transport, public administration, legal contracts and financial operations.”

Exceptions allowed

A senior government official said that precise timing with nanosecond accuracy is required for strategic and non-strategic sectors. Hence, exceptions will be allowed for special areas like astronomy, navigation and scientific research for which government approval will have to be taken first.

It is worth noting that the Department of Consumer Affairs is developing a robust time creation and dissemination mechanism in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The ministry has asked stakeholders to give suggestions on the draft rules by February 14.

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‘One Nation One Election’ Bill introduced in Lok Sabha, 269 MPs voted in favour, 198 voted against

Jyoti — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:01:21 +0000

The government has introduced ‘One Nation One Election’ in the Lok Sabha. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has introduced this bill. After the presentation of the bill, it is now being debated in the Lok Sabha.

Congress has termed this bill as an attack on the federal structure. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav has also opposed this bill. The SP MP said that an attempt is being made to destroy the federal structure. Let us tell you that by making this bill a law, there is a provision to hold elections to the Lok Sabha and the assembly simultaneously.

For the first time, electronic division took place in the House regarding One Nation, One Nation. 220 MPs voted in favor of this bill. While 149 MPs opposed it. However, the process of division of votes is being done again later.

Amid the uproar in Parliament over the One Nation, One Election Bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, ‘When the One Nation, One Election Bill came in the Cabinet, PM Modi said that it should be sent to a joint committee of Parliament.’ IUML leader ET Mohammad Bashir, Shiv Sena member Anil Desai strongly opposed the bill and demanded that it be withdrawn as soon as possible.

#WATCH | Delhi | On ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill to be sent to JPC, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi says, “DMK has been opposing this bill. We think it is unconstitutional, against federalism and against the will of the people. We want this bill to be withdrawn but for now, they… pic.twitter.com/iiM4eoqHYa

— ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2024

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule said that she opposed the “One Nation, One Election” bill and termed it as an attempt to centralise power at the cost of federalism and the Constitution. She urged the government to immediately withdraw the bill or send it to a joint parliamentary committee for further deliberations.

Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP has announced its ‘unwavering’ support for the One Nation, One Election Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde faction has also supported the bill.

One Nation-One Election’ bill can be presented in the winter session of Parliament, know the complete planning

Jyoti — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:40:36 +0000

Modi government seems to be moving ahead with its agenda. BJP, which performed brilliantly in the assembly elections of Haryana and Maharashtra, is full of enthusiasm.

In such a situation, it is being speculated that the ‘One Nation One Election’ bill may be introduced in this winter session of Parliament.

According to government sources, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOP) Bill will be discussed in detail and Speakers of all legislative assemblies will be invited to participate in the discussions. In September, the Union Cabinet had approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, which aims to hold Lok Sabha and state elections simultaneously.

However, to avoid controversy, the government can present it in this winter session and send it to JPC. Modi Cabinet had already approved the report of former President Ramnath Kovind Committee on One Nation-One Election. The government will present this bill in Lok Sabha to build consensus on it and send it to JPC.

To implement the One Nation One Election scheme, at least six bills will have to be introduced in Parliament to amend the Constitution and the government will need a two-thirds majority in Parliament. The government also has a majority in both houses.

In fact, the central government had announced a panel under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind for One Nation-One Election. After the panel submitted the report, the Union Cabinet approved it. After the cabinet’s approval, it is now to be made a law. For this, the government is now going to introduce a bill in Parliament. Which will be sent to the JPC before discussion. The Modi government has announced that Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are to be held simultaneously across the country in 2029.

FAQ:

1. What does One Nation-One Election mean?

This means that elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies should be held simultaneously across the country. This is an attempt to save time and resources in the existing election process.

2. What is the objective of this scheme?

Its main purpose is to reduce the cost and time of electoral process, reduce hindrance in administrative work and avoid repeated election process for the public.

3. What changes will be made to implement this bill?

To implement One Nation-One Election, amendments to the Constitution will be required. At least six major bills will have to be amended, including the Representation of the People Act and provisions such as Articles 83, 85, 172, 174, and 356 of the Constitution.

When will ‘One Nation One Election’ be implemented in India?

4. Can it be implemented immediately?

No, it will take time to implement. The plan is to fully implement it by 2029. This will require widespread consensus, constitutional amendment, and cooperation from all states.

5. Is there a consensus on One Nation-One Election?

Various political parties have different opinions on this. Many parties are demanding discussion and more deliberations on this, while some parties are opposing it. The government is making efforts to build a consensus on this issue.

‘One Nation, One Election’ cleared by Union Cabinet, Bill to be introduced in winter session

Jyoti — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:04:15 +0000

One Nation One Election: The cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of One Nation One Election in India. The Modi cabinet has approved the proposal to hold simultaneous elections in the country in the meeting.

A briefing will be given on the decision taken in the Modi cabinet meeting at 3 pm. The committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind submitted its report in March on the possibilities of One Nation One Election.

These parties gave support

Apart from BJP, Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, Nitish Kumar’s JDU and Chirag Paswan’s LJP (R) are the big parties in the NDA government. JDU and LJP (R) are ready for one country, one election. TDP has not given any answer on this.

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The country will have to come forward for ‘one nation, one election’- PM

PM Modi had said from the ramparts of the Red Fort that frequent elections are hindering the country’s progress. The country will have to come forward for ‘one nation, one election’. BJP has also included the issue of One Nation-One Election in its election manifesto. After getting approval from the Union Cabinet, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has opposed this decision. Reacting to One Nation-One Election, Mallikarjun Kharge said that this is not practical and it is not going to work.