On December 17, 2024, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOP) Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, following approval by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet. The bill aims to conduct Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections simultaneously, with support from ex-President Ram Nath Kovind and opposition from leaders like Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin. The proposed bill will be referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations and implementation in two phases, potentially impacting the country’s GDP positively.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russian President Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal, claiming Moscow is adding preconditions to delay progress. Zelenskyy states Ukraine accepted US-backed unconditional ceasefire, while Russia complicates negotiations to continue war. Putin thanks world leaders for ceasefire efforts, emphasizes need for long-term peace and addressing root causes of crisis. Full Article
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