Image Source : PTI Picture for representational purposesThe Centre on Thursday formed a committee for ‘One Nation, One Election’ under the leadership of former president Ramnath Kovind. On Thursday, it was speculated that the central government may introduce the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill during Parliament’s special session from September 18 to 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing this idea to hold assembly and general elections simultaneously. Assembly polls are due in five states in November-December and they will be followed by the Lok Sabha elections in May-June next year. BJP called it a historic step and said this was done country’s interest.

Source: Daily Nation September 01, 2023 10:51 UTC