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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.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
House disruptions a significant waste of time, taxpayers' money, says MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap
As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here's a look at second-time MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap's performance in the lower House of Parliament and his plans for the constituency. As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here's a look at second-time MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap's performance in the lower House of Parliament and his plans for the constituency. (HT File) How would you describe your first-year experience? The year has been fruitful. I got the opportunity to participate in debates. I raised the issue in the House that the farmers of my constituency in particular have been suffering owing to the illegal influx of Chinese garlic. I also raised the issues of strengthening the rail network in Himachal Pradesh, four-laning of the road to Baddi, financial assistance for victims of natural disasters in the state and bringing apple crop under crop insurance scheme. What was the high point of the year for you personally and your party in the House? When I raised the issue of strengthening the rail connectivity to Shimla, I got assurance that Vista Dome would be started on the heritage railway track from Kalka to Shimla, which will be an added tourist attraction. I have also raised the issue of a train for Paonta Sahib. The passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was the high point in terms of reforms it is going to bring for the nation. Even the One Nation, One Election Bill will bring a number of reforms in terms of checking huge expenditure incurred on elections. Are you satisfied with the number of sittings of the Lok Sabha? The number of sittings are adequate provided the House is allowed to work effectively and there are no disruptions. The Opposition does not have issues and thus they keep creating non-issues and stall the House proceedings. The Opposition needs to behave responsibly and should not oppose just for the sake of opposing as every disruption means wastage of not just time but also taxpayers' money. What is the most effective way to raise issues of public importance in the House? The best way to raise the issues of the constituency is the Question Hour where you not only get a written reply but also assurance from the ministry concerned on every issue raised. You also have Zero Hour to raise the issues apart from actively participating in debates. What constituency-specific issues were raised by you and what are your plans ahead? I am satisfied with the progress made for the strengthening of the road infrastructure be it four-laning or expansion of roads. Most of the road infrastructure has been strengthened under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. My priority is to build two gyms in each of the 17 assembly constituencies. For women empowerment, I would like to set up sanitary napkin plants in Solan and Shimla. Apart from this, I want to start mobile laboratories, especially in rural areas of my constituency.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
One Nation, One Election: Simultaneous polls in 2029 may need ₹5,300 crore, over 1 crore EVM units
New Delhi: Even as there is a debate going on about the cost effectiveness of a simultaneous election across assemblies and Lok Sabha, the Election Commission's latest internal assessment indicates that nearly 48 lakh balloting units (BU), 35 lakh control units (CU) and 34 lakh VVPATs will be required for a simultaneous election scenario in 2029 - involving expenditure of over ₹5,300 crore, ET has learnt. The poll panel is currently readying to reply to the several queries posed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the One Nation, One Election Bill. A key question raised in the JPC queries is centred on expenditure involved in simultaneous elections and whether it can help cut costs. Much of the response is set to be centred on the EVM-VVPAT combine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Packaging Trends In 2024 - Take A Look Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo The machines The ECI currently has over 30 lakh BUs, 22 lakh CUs (BU and CU together make the EVM) and nearly 24 lakh VVPATs and several of the 2013-14 vintage machines will have to retire by 2029. This would mean a shortfall of nearly 20 lakh BUs, 13.6 lakh CUs and 10 lakh plus VVPATs for a 2029 simultaneous election requirement. There are three key factors involved in the EVM-VVPAT requirement. The first is related to the number of polling stations, estimated to increase by 15% from 2024 LS elections, a general formula used by ECI for EVM requirement estimation. Live Events As per this estimate, against the 10.53 lakh polling stations that were put in place for 2024 LS polls, a 15% increase would imply over 12.1 lakh polling stations in 2029. In addition, typically two sets of EVMs are needed per polling station. That apart, nearly 70% BUs, 25% CUs and 35% VVPATs are kept as reserve in case of any defect arising at the stage of First Level Checking. While the current availability is at over 30 lakh BUs, 22 lakh CUs and 23 lakh VVPATs, nearly 3.5 lakh BUs and 1.25 lakh CUs are expected to complete their 15-year life span creating a shortfall. Supply chain to support system The second major factor is supply side concerns. The poll panel would tread with extra caution on the voting machine ramp up as it faced a serious situation ahead of 2024 LS polls when the semiconductor supply lag considerably impacted EVM-VVPAT machine manufacturing pace at India's two PSUs, despite the poll panel having placed orders well in advance. Given the experience, the ECI would prefer to place orders and ready its inventory well in advance for a 2029 scenario. It also has to keep in mind the need, if it arises, for technological upgradation of EVMs which are now in the M3 version. The third key concern will be logistical challenges in terms of building a whole ecosystem for a simultaneous poll scenario. The ECI has already identified the need to increase the number of secure warehouses to store the EVM-VVPATs. States like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim do not have their own warehouses which would create a logistical challenge. There is also the pressing question of readying and training personnel for conduct of the simultaneous poll, bringing in the manufacturer's trained engineers for the First Level Check - an exercise that starts six months ahead of Lok Sabha polls and four months in advance for state assemblies. Similarly, manning of so many warehouses apart from securing 12 lakh plus polling stations would also be a manpower challenge.
New Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sule dismisses Maha buzz on NCP merger, says busy with framing party policy
MUMBAI: NCP-SP MP and daughter of former Union minister Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, dismissed all speculation of a merger with the NCP of Ajit Pawar on Thursday. Talking to the New Indian Express, Sule denied any such move, saying there was no such proposal. She asserted that there had been no change in her stand. Sharad Pawar recently said his daughter would decide her future and the party's. That led to speculation that he and his nephew, Ajit Pawar, were merging their parties. Clearing the air, Sule said that the statement by the senior Pawar had been twisted. 'I am occupied in policy-making work. We have been working on the income tax and the One Nation, One Election Bill. As a policy maker, I take my job very seriously, so there is no time to react and think about what the media has been speculating.'
