Lok Sabha Fireworks

Attempt to Sync Elections

Govt’s Argument

⁠History: Unsycing Indian Elections

⁠Key Provisions

Chakshu Roy on Regional Parties’ Fears

Chakshu Roy on Unexpired Term

Original ONOE not by constitutional design

Chakshu Roy weighs pros & cons

Opposition’s Fear

ONOE assault on Basic Structure

ONOE minefield of legal nightmares

Horsetrading & Accountability loss

What’s Next?: JPC & Numbers

Outro & Credits

The Parliament was abuzz earlier this week as MPs debated the introduction of a landmark constitutional amendment Bill proposing simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies—widely known as One Nation, One Election.

Advocates claim it will streamline governance and save resources, while critics warn it could marginalise regional parties and centralise power.

In this episode, host Nidhi Sharma dives deep into the proposed 129th constitutional amendment–How does it aim to synchronise India’s electoral cycles, and what are its implications for federalism and democracy? What’s driving the NDA government’s push for this reform? Why is the Opposition so fiercely against it? And what’s next in this high-stakes political showdown?–with Members of Parliament, Manish Tewari, and Sanjay Singh and PRS Legislative Research’s Chakshu Roy.  

Join us as we unpack the complexities of this contentious Bill, its historical context, and its potential impact on India's political landscape. Tune in for a balanced analysis of one of India’s most ambitious and debated legislative moves.

 

Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand, Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress, Polls On My Pod: J&K’s Decade-Long Wait EndsPolls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred? and more!

You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.

ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5-minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts from!

Credits: ANI, Mint, Times Now

 

The Parliament was abuzz earlier this week as MPs debated the introduction of a landmark constitutional amendment Bill proposing simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies&mdash;widely known as One Nation, One Election.
Advocates claim it will streamline governance and save resources, while critics warn it could marginalise regional parties and centralise power.
In this episode, host <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-nidhi-sharma-10299.cms?from=mdr">Nidhi Sharma</a> dives deep into the proposed 129th constitutional amendment&ndash;How does it aim to synchronise India&rsquo;s electoral cycles, and what are its implications for federalism and democracy? What&rsquo;s driving the NDA government&rsquo;s push for this reform? Why is the Opposition so fiercely against it? And what&rsquo;s next in this high-stakes political showdown?&ndash;with Members of Parliament, <a href="https://x.com/manishtewari?lang=en">Manish Tewari</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/sanjayazadsln?lang=en">Sanjay Singh</a> and PRS Legislative Research&rsquo;s <a href="https://prsindia.org/theprsblog/blog-author/chakshu-roy">Chakshu Roy</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Join us as we unpack the complexities of this contentious Bill, its historical context, and its potential impact on India's political landscape. Tune in for a balanced analysis of one of India&rsquo;s most ambitious and debated legislative moves.
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Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i7wyeW3Th9F1civDlrFYr?si=0e0e016e1bf74487">Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/41RLsjTgwkmAMuqo0LvAFq?si=769b864bc0c140e6">Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ihwW4FLMIB0LQsrbEZiP?si=ad9db48d4d35483c">Polls On My Pod: J&amp;K&rsquo;s Decade-Long Wait Ends</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MuP9obnGepK3XtkI3W6y3?si=c579f9d54d27452d">Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur &amp; The Tamil Nadu Triangle</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KC1SlUnUE2diMcRLRc59i?si=769075a997e04948">Arvind Kejriwal&rsquo;s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more</a>!
You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/nidhi_sharma">Twitte</a>r &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sharma-4439b47/">Linkedin</a>
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ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5-minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/7-7/id1762542959">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0F5SGLlPxD1TAzslzXQcLd?si=e6771100c82e49e7">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1637e831-6db3-45dd-8e21-356bf4fa6064/7a7">Amazon Prime Music</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/7@7/1/0PqUOcbEXS4_">Jio Saavn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theetpodcasts">Youtube</a> or wherever you get your podcasts from!
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