Bharat Express

One Nation

The controversial “One Nation, One Election” Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a heated division. The voting saw 269 members favoring the introduction, while 198 opposed it.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitution Amendment Bill for ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE Bill) in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Congress MP Manish Tewari has formally issued a notice opposing the introduction of the "Constitution Bill, 2024.

The Centre’s plan to introduce the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday has divided opinions. NDA leaders have supported it, calling it a move in the “national interest,” while the Opposition has condemned it as an “attack on federalism.” The Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet on Thursday, seeks to …

The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the reform on Thursday. Meghwal will introduce the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan strongly endorsed the concept of simultaneous elections on Wednesday. Speaking at an event in Kurukshetra as part of the International Gita festival, Chouhan argued that frequent elections were hindering the country’s progress.

Amit Shah emphasized that the ONOE initiative reflects PM Modi's commitment to enhancing democracy through efficient elections. He noted it would foster economic growth by enabling better resource allocation

India's democracy also faces many challenges and problems, such as corruption, criminalization, populism, policy paralysis, governance deficit, and electoral malpractices.

The motto, "Judega Bharat, Jitega India (When Bharat unites, India triumphs)", encompasses both 'Bharat' and 'India'...