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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Link voter list with Aadhaar to ensure transparent polls: Shiv Sena urges ECI
New Delhi: Ahead of the local self-government elections, a Shiv Sena delegation on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of India to link the voter list with Aadhaar numbers to ensure greater transparency and credibility in the election process. The delegation also demanded a thorough scrutiny of the voter lists to identify and remove Bangladeshi nationals. The delegation, comprising Industries Minister Uday Samant, Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai, MP Milind Deora, and former MP Rahul Shewale, met with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Commissioner Vivek Joshi in New Delhi. Regarding transparency in the election process, Minister Samant said discussions were held about the feasibility of linking the voter list with Aadhaar. He further emphasised the need for voter list verification, especially in metropolitan areas like Mumbai, where Bangladeshi nationals are reportedly residing in large numbers. Names of such individuals, if found in the voter list, should be removed, the Shiv Sena demanded. Minister Samant stated that the ECI has initiated a commendable effort by holding discussions with delegations from national and regional parties. Under the guidance of Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the party's delegation presented its views to the Commission. He reiterated Shiv Sena's support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) initiative and conveyed the party's official stance to the Commission. Earlier, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said that besides reducing expenditure, the ONOE will foster national unity by synchronising the election process. "The initiative is expected to bring down enormous election-related costs and avoid the policy paralysis that occurs when various elections overlap. By holding simultaneous elections, the nation can focus on its long-term goals of economic and social development, ensuring that governance remains effective throughout elected terms," he added. Shinde claimed that ONOE will be "a game-changer for the country's democratic structure, ensuring that governance is not compromised due to frequent elections". It will enhance the quality of decision-making and provide much-needed political stability, he said. Meanwhile, Minister Samant refuted reports that the delegation's visit was related to the ongoing Supreme Court hearing regarding the party's bow and arrow symbol.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation could trigger major overhaul in BJP, govt
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar 's resignation is set to trigger a major overhaul in both the BJP and the government. His exit comes at a time when the party is already scouting for a new president. For president, the party is looking for a leader who can steer it into the 2029 Lok Sabha elections while complementing the achievements of the NDA government under PM Narendra Modi 's leadership. The new chief is likely to be an insider aligned closely with the BJP and RSS ' core ideology. The vacancy in the V-P 's post has left the BJP with the twin task of choosing a new party chief and a vice president for the country, where taking NDA allies along will be crucial. For the vice president's post, the BJP will need a candidate with the experience and ability to handle key constitutional responsibilities. Ahead of 2029, major bills like One Nation, One Election are expected, making the Rajya Sabha chairman 's role crucial for both the government and the BJP's future agenda. Under these circumstances, a cabinet reshuffle appears imminent, with new faces likely to be inducted and some existing ministers reassigned. This would trigger a major shake-up in both the government and the party. With the Bihar assembly elections due later this year, the BJP is expected to embrace these changes swiftly. Live Events A few days ago, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat triggered a debate on age as he turns 75 later this year. Bhagwat said that at 75 it is expected that you should make way for others. Dhankhar turned 74 in May this year. Though no age criteria have been defined for any constitutional post, age is a subject on which debate keeps taking place. In all probability, the resignation is going to lead a transformation in the way the BJP and the current government is looking at the future agenda of the party as well as the Viksit Bharat goal envisioned by PM Modi.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘ONOE India's need, Oppn rejects nat'l unity concept'
1 2 Jaipur: BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Friday said that 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) is not just an electoral reform but a reflection of India's national unity. Addressing a discussion on the subject in Jaipur, Trivedi said that those opposing the idea do not accept the very concept of India as one nation. He accused critics of promoting outdated and divisive ideologies, saying, "Even today, some people are trying to revive the colonial narrative of 22 nationalities in India. Mahatma Gandhi rejected this idea in his book Hind Swaraj, asking if India was not one, how could the British have ruled it as one entity?" Trivedi referred to cultural and spiritual unity to reinforce his point. "Lord Ram, worshipped as a family deity in Tamil Nadu, spent his life in the north. Lord Krishna left his mortal body in Dwarka, while his heart is worshipped in Jagannath Puri. Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kerala and attained samadhi in Kedarnath. These examples symbolize India's spiritual and national oneness," he said. The BJP leader also cited India's ancient democratic traditions. "When Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls India not just the world's largest democracy but also its mother, it is because of historical facts like the electoral system of the Chola dynasty, the Vasanna Mandapam discussions, and the republican traditions of Vaishali," Trivedi added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unlimited Cell Phone Planes? Get More Insights On It Here Unlimited cell phone planes? get more insights on it here Learn More Undo Speaking on the practical benefits of simultaneous elections, Trivedi said the country spends over Rs 12,000 crore during Lok Sabha polls, with over 10 lakh security personnel and 25 lakh govt employees involved in election duties. "Frequent elections every six months not only block development work but also fuel political divisions," he said. Trivedi argued that holding all elections together could boost India's GDP by 1.5 percent.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
One Nation, One Election: Next JPC meeting likely on Jul 30
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' will likely convene on July 30. P P Chaudhary chairs the panel. The committee may invite Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha and Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde to share their perspectives. The JPC is consulting legal experts to formulate its recommendation on the bill. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: The next meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' is likely to be held on July 30, panel chairman P P Chaudhary an Interview with PTI Videos, Chaudhary said Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha and Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde might be called to express their views in the next JPC, headed by BJP MP Chaudhary, has been speaking to jurists and legal experts as it prepares its recommendation on the bill. Former chief justices of India J S Khehar and D Y Chandrachud , interacted with the committee during its eighth sitting on Friday."The committee is discussing the issue very seriously and various legal luminaries, including former Chief Justices of India, have given their views to help us understand if this idea fits within the constitutional framework ," he said the next meeting of the committee will possibly be held on July when the committee will submit its report, Chaudhary said there is no hurry because the views of all stakeholders will have to be heard."The whole country should feel that the Joint Parliamentary Committee has heard everyone and got everyone's views... if the members feel that there is a need to hear more people before presenting the report, then we can ask for more time from Parliament," Chaudhary said four former CJIs have interacted with the committee and clarified all doubts."Judges of the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court, along with senior advocates, also interacted with the committee members," Chaudhary said."The interaction focused on whether the One Nation, One Election Bill is in accordance with the Constitution."We are very happy that all the members had a detailed discussion that lasted for five hours, so that we can make the right law and have concrete recommendations when this law goes to Parliament," he said.
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Business Standard
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
One nation, one poll: JPC likely to meet July 30; Ex-CJIs may share views
The next meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' is likely to be held on July 30, panel chairman PP Chaudhary said. In an Interview with PTI Videos, Chaudhary said Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha and Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde might be called to express their views in the next meeting. The JPC, headed by BJP MP Chaudhary, has been speaking to jurists and legal experts as it prepares its recommendation on the bill. Former chief justices of India, JS Khehar and DY Chandrachud, interacted with the committee during its eighth sitting on Friday. "The committee is discussing the issue very seriously and various legal luminaries, including former Chief Justices of India, have given their views to help us understand if this idea fits within the constitutional framework," he said. Chaudhary said the next meeting of the committee will possibly be held on July 30. Asked when the committee will submit its report, Chaudhary said there is no hurry because the views of all stakeholders will have to be heard. "The whole country should feel that the Joint Parliamentary Committee has heard everyone and got everyone's views... if the members feel that there is a need to hear more people before presenting the report, then we can ask for more time from Parliament," Chaudhary said. He said four former CJIs have interacted with the committee and clarified all doubts. "Judges of the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court, along with senior advocates, also interacted with the committee members," Chaudhary said. "The interaction focused on whether the One Nation, One Election Bill is in accordance with the Constitution. "We are very happy that all the members had a detailed discussion that lasted for five hours, so that we can make the right law and have concrete recommendations when this law goes to Parliament," he said.
