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One nation, one election, an oil & gas exploration, and a 'misleading' report

Sep 20, 2024
Damini Nath, a journalist from Indian Express, dives into the intriguing concept of One Nation, One Election, elaborating on the Ramnath Kovind committee's recommendations and the challenges of synchronizing polls in India. Nikhil Ghanekar, also from Indian Express, sheds light on an ambitious oil and gas exploration project in Assam, discussing environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles. The conversation also touches on India's diplomatic stance regarding defense exports amidst global tensions, revealing the complexities of international relations.
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  • The One Nation, One Election initiative seeks synchronized electoral processes across India, necessitating constitutional amendments and extensive logistical preparations.
  • Vedanta Limited’s oil and gas exploration project in Assam faces scrutiny, emphasizing the need for stringent environmental assessments to protect local wildlife.

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One Nation, One Election Initiative

The Indian government is pushing for simultaneous elections at national, state, and local levels through the One Nation, One Election initiative. A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has proposed that Lok Sabha and state assembly elections be synchronized, followed by local body polls within 100 days. This would require significant constitutional amendments to align the electoral terms of various assemblies with that of the Lok Sabha. The government aims to initiate nationwide consultations and establish an implementation committee for this plan, with hopes of executing it within the current parliamentary term.

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