Elections in India

BJP Invites 25 Nations To Observe Campaigning And Polls In India: 10 Points

By inviting international observers, the BJP seeks to showcase the scale and depth of its electoral campaigns while fostering a deeper understanding of Indian democracy among global political players.

Apr 11, 2024, 08:42 AM IST

Election Facts: What Is The Meaning Of 'Jamanat Jabt'? When Do Candidates Lose Their Deposits - Interesting Details

Every candidate must deposit a certain amount with the Election Commission to contest in elections, known as the security deposit. If a candidate fails to secure the required number of votes, this deposit is forfeited.

Mar 20, 2024, 14:17 PM IST

'One Nation, One Election': Top 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind-Led Panel On Simultaneous Polls

 The high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' has recommended holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Mar 15, 2024, 08:12 AM IST

DNA Analysis Of 'One Nation, One Election' Concept

Tonight in DNA, we explore the potential merits and demerits of adopting 'One Nation, One Election,' navigating through the constitutional amendments required and the logistical hurdles of orchestrating synchronized nationwide elections.

Mar 14, 2024, 23:38 PM IST

'Historic Day': Amit Shah After Ram Nath Kovind Panel Submits Report On 'One Nation One Election' To President

The report, comprising 18,626 pages, is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts and research work over 191 days, since the constitution of the High-Level Committee on September 2, 2023.

Mar 14, 2024, 19:56 PM IST

'I Regret': Mamata Banerjee Rejects 'One Nation, One Election', Writes To High-Level Panel

Mamata argues forcing states without impending assembly elections into premature polls would violate the electoral trust of the people who have elected their Vidhan Sabha representatives for a full five-year term.

Jan 11, 2024, 17:45 PM IST

First Meeting Of Ram Nath Kovind-Led Panel On 'One Nation One Election' Likely To Be Held Today

One Nation, One Election: The Union Law Ministry has named eight members to the committee, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.

Sep 06, 2023, 13:37 PM IST

DNA: When the results of India's first general election were announced in 1952

This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.

Feb 10, 2023, 23:34 PM IST

AAP Opposes Centre, Says 'One Nation, One Election Proposal Unconstitutional, Against Principles of Democracy'

One Nation, One Election: The AAP says that if the proposal is cleared then the resource-and-cash-rich parties will suppress the issues of states with the help of money and muscle power.

Jan 24, 2023, 08:52 AM IST

‘One nation, one voter list’ a much-needed electoral reform: BJP’s Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Naqvi also lauds PM Modi’s electoral reforms like bringing of ‘electoral bonds’ to curb black money by political parties, and candidates in elections and to ensure financial transparency in the electoral process

Sep 24, 2022, 18:49 PM IST

DNA: Story of India’s election caught in the trap of 'freebies'

There is a bitter truth that winning elections in India is considered as democracy and perhaps that is why leaders always focused on winning elections more than India's needs.

Jan 26, 2022, 00:24 AM IST

Deshhit: What it took to conduct the First Indian Election in 1951-52

In this segment of Zee News, we brings to you challenges that were faced by election commission to conduct First Indian Election in the year 1951-52. Watch full video to know more.

Mar 13, 2019, 22:08 PM IST

Simultaneous elections a 'total misadventure', considering them is 'useless': DMK chief MK Stalin to Law Commission

Implementing the very idea would mangle the Constitution of India in a way that the Supreme Court has already ruled out, was among the points Stalin made.

Jul 08, 2018, 13:59 PM IST

Simultaneous elections will decimate federal structure of India, says MK Stalin: Full text of letter

Stalin responded on behalf of his party, the DMK, to the Law Commission, which had sought opinion on holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Jul 08, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

We are concerned with purity and sanctity of electoral process, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it was concerned with the purity and sanctity of the electoral process.

Mar 26, 2018, 23:35 PM IST

NITI Aayog meet: PM Modi calls for debate and discussion on simultaneous elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday that consensus on Goods and Services Tax reflected the spirit of 'one nation, one aspiration, one determination'.

Apr 23, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

Even manufacturers can't manipulate EVMs: Election Commission

The EVMs are robust and tamper- proof, the Election Commission said on Sunday.

Apr 09, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's idea: Hold all elections simultaneously, save time and money

As per the PM's proposal, elections at all levels - panchayats, urban local bodies, state Assemblies and Parliament - should be held simultaneously.

Mar 31, 2016, 09:33 AM IST

Elections that changed dynamics of Indian politics in 2015

Delhi Assembly Elections

Dec 16, 2015, 17:17 PM IST

Forget bottle and brush, marker pen likely to ink your finger during polls

Trendy marker pens could soon replace bottle and brush at polling booths for marking index fingers of voters with indelible ink as a proof that they have voted.

Nov 23, 2015, 10:33 AM IST