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Voters line up in Hubballi in Karnataka on April 24, 2019, to exercise their franchise in the election to the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency. The “one nation, one election” idea is impractical for various reasons, one of which is the sheer size of the Indian electorate.

Is ‘One Nation, One Election’ really feasible?

The Centre’s proposal for simultaneous general and Assembly elections has raised concerns about its impact on federalism.

SP leader Javed Ali Khan.

‘Every party is aware that coming together is the need of the hour‘: Javed Ali Khan

The Samajwadi Party leader believes all INDIA coalition parties understand that there is a larger cause for which adjustments have to be made.

BJP candidate Parwati Dass after the party’s victory in the Bageshwar byelection on September 8. The byelection was necessitated due to the unfortunate passing of sitting BJP MLA Chandan Ram Dass, who had represented the constituency four times previously

Byelections in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand: A tale of diverging electoral fortunes

The results in Bageshwar and Dumri underscore the complex dynamics at play in these two States.

Samajwadi Party supporters celebrate the party’s victory in the Ghosi byelection in Lucknow on September 8.

Defeat of Ghosi’s ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ delivers a blow to BJP

The ever-shifting political allegiances of Dara Singh Chauhan have taken a surprising twist with his defeat in the byelection.

Samajwadi Party workers celebrate the victory of party candidate Sudhakar Singh in the Ghosi constituency byelection on September 8. The result in this byelection, where other opposition parties did not contest to make it an SP versus BJP fight, gave a glimmer of hope for opposition unity.

Byelection results galvanise opposition, prompts BJP to rethink strategies

As India prepares for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, these byelections serve as a prelude to what could be a closely watched battle for power.

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh addresses a news conference.

‘Ladakh administration is working in a better way’: Tarun Chugh

The BJP national general secretary claims that making Ladakh a Union Territory has contributed to the region’s economic and administrative well-being.

An enumerator collects information from residents during the caste-based census of Bihar on August 2, the day after the Patna High Court rejected petitions against the survey.

Court nod for Bihar caste survey a shot in the arm for regional parties

The move can potentially reshape electoral dynamics as local parties can use it to counter BJP’s aggressive Kamandal-II strategy.

A new panel will examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections, taking into account the existing framework under the Constitution of India and other statutory provisions.

One Nation, One Election: BJP’s long-standing agenda faces fresh scrutiny

As the Centre forms a high-level panel on simultaneous elections, opposition raises concerns about constitutional challenges and threat to federalism.

New Delhi: RJD MP Manoj Jha and Congress MP Pramod Tiwari arrive at Parliament House complex during ongoing Monsoon, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) (PTI08_04_2023_000032A)

Manoj Kumar Jha: ‘Constitutional machinery has fallen apart in Manipur’

The RJD MP, who visited Manipur as part of a delegation of opposition parties, says the State has become a split society.

A team from the Archaeological Survey of India during the court-mandated scientific survey at the Gyanvapi mosque complex, in Varanasi on August 8.

ASI survey raises fears of Gyanvapi mosque going the Babri way

The court-mandated survey might alter the building’s character, violating the 1991 Places of Worship Act.

Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the Lok Sabha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on, during the monsoon session on August 10.

Decoding the BJP blame game over mishandling of Manipur crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah try to deflect attention by dwelling on past lapses by Congress regimes.

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