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Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks seer support for One Nation, One Election
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to seers in Haridwar to spread awareness about the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal. He said frequent elections hinder development and that ONOE…
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to seers in Haridwar to spread awareness about the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal. He said frequent elections hinder development and that ONOE is essential for a developed India.
Chouhan, who has repeatedly voiced support for the plan, made the appeal during a visit to Haridwar. The government has been pushing for simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, arguing it will reduce costs and administrative disruptions.
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The ONOE proposal, backed by the government, requires a constitutional amendment that needs a two-thirds majority in Parliament. The opposition has argued it would undermine federalism and favour national parties. A high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted a report in March 2024 supporting the idea, but no bill has been introduced yet. The government is now seeking broader political and social consensus, including from religious figures. The next step is a possible parliamentary standing committee review or a draft bill in the upcoming session.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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