A day after announcing a special session of the parliament, the Centre on Friday (September 1) said it had&nbsp;set up a committee to study the&nbsp;'One Nation, One Election' proposal. The panel&nbsp;will be headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind and will submit its report later.&nbsp;

'One Nation, One Election' proposal refers to holding the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and state assembly polls simultaneously across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party leaders have repeatedly spoken on the issue, stating that holding elections every few months costs the exchequer more money while detracting political leaders from performing welfare duties for the public.&nbsp;

Notably, the BJP had promised to evolve a strategy to hold simultaneous hold elections in its 2014 poll manifesto.&nbsp;

"The BJP is committed to initiate&nbsp;electoral reforms to eliminate criminals. The BJP will seek, through consultation with other parties, to evolve a method of holding Assembly and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously," read page 14 of the manifesto.&nbsp;

"Apart from reducing election expenses for both political parties and Government, this will ensure certain stability for State Governments. We will also look at revising expenditure limits realistically," it added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Opposition slams the move&nbsp;</h2>

The opposition parties were quick to react to the government's proposal. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut slammed the move alleging it was a conspiracy by the BJP to hold early Lok Sabha polls.&nbsp;

"The country is already one. Is anyone questioning that? We demand fair elections, not 'one nation one election'. This funda of 'one nation one election' is being brought to divert the attention from our demand for fair elections...They [Centre] have brought this to postpone our demand for a fair election," said Raut.

<h2>Special session of parliament&nbsp;</h2>

Notably,&nbsp;India's Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Thursday (August 31) announced that the government was calling a special session of the parliament.&nbsp;

"Special Session of Parliament (13th Session of 17th Lok Sabha and 261st Session of Rajya Sabha) is being called from 18th to 22nd September having 5 sittings. &nbsp;Amid Amrit Kaal looking forward to have fruitful discussions and debate in Parliament,"&nbsp;Joshi posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;

The Monsoon session held between July 20 and August 12 was the last session of the Indian parliament. Sources said the government is attempting to go ahead with the "One Nation, One Election" proposal during the special session. However, to do so, the government will require a constitutional amendment.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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A day after announcing a special session of the parliament, the Centre on Friday (September 1) said it had set up a committee to study the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal.

A day after announcing a special session of the parliament, the Centre on Friday (September 1) said it had set up a committee to study the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. The panel will be headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind and will submit its report later. 'One Nation, One Election' proposal refers to holding the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and state assembly polls simultaneously across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party leaders have repeatedly spoken on the issue, stating that holding elections every few months costs the exchequer more money while detracting political leaders from performing welfare duties for the public. Notably, the BJP had promised to evolve a strategy to hold simultaneous hold elections in its 2014 poll manifesto. "The BJP is committed to initiate electoral reforms to eliminate criminals. The BJP will seek, through consultation with other parties, to evolve a method of holding Assembly and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously," read page 14 of the manifesto. "Apart from reducing election expenses for both political parties and Government, this will ensure certain stability for State Governments. We will also look at revising expenditure limits realistically," it added. Also read | India: Modi government calls five-day Special Session of Parliament from September 18 Opposition slams the move The opposition parties were quick to react to the government's proposal. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut slammed the move alleging it was a conspiracy by the BJP to hold early Lok Sabha polls. "The country is already one. Is anyone questioning that? We demand fair elections, not 'one nation one election'. This funda of 'one nation one election' is being brought to divert the attention from our demand for fair elections...They [Centre] have brought this to postpone our demand for a fair election," said Raut. Special session of parliament Notably, India's Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Thursday (August 31) announced that the government was calling a special session of the parliament. "Special Session of Parliament (13th Session of 17th Lok Sabha and 261st Session of Rajya Sabha) is being called from 18th to 22nd September having 5 sittings. Amid Amrit Kaal looking forward to have fruitful discussions and debate in Parliament," Joshi posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Monsoon session held between July 20 and August 12 was the last session of the Indian parliament. Sources said the government is attempting to go ahead with the "One Nation, One Election" proposal during the special session. However, to do so, the government will require a constitutional amendment. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In order to maintain the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh during and after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/supreme-court-reserves-ayodhya-verdict-after-40-days-of-hearing-256283">pronouncement of judgement</a> on the Ram Janambhoomi- Babri masjid case, the Centre has given Uttar Pradesh almost 4000 extra Paramilitary personnel.

A decision was made on Monday where the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted 15 companies of paramilitary forces to Uttar Pradesh immediately which will stay in the state till November 18.

According to a document exclusively accessed by ANI, the 15 companies of paramilitary forces include three companies each of BSF, RAF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.

The official communication also says that 15 more companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) will reach Uttar Pradesh on November 11 to stay till November 18.

The central government has also granted an extension of stay till November 18 to ten companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) which are already deployed in Uttar Pradesh.

"Total 40 companies which include 16 companies of RAF and six companies each of CISF, ITBP, SSB and BSF will be deployed in Uttar Pradesh till November 18," an official communication said.

These paramilitary companies will be deployed in 12 most sensitive districts and cities of the state.

Apart from Varanasi and Ayodhya paramilitary forces will be deployed in Kanpur, Aligarh, Lucknow, Azamgarh etc to maintain law and order situation and ensure normalcy during and after the Ayodhya verdict.

The local administration has been asked to make arrangements for the deployment of security force personnel.

The central government is aware that even the smallest of security-related incidents could spark reactions in other states hence there is close coordination between top security departments of both the centre and UP.

Strict instructions have been given right down to the police station level that no breach of government directives on security must be tolerated.

The Supreme Court is expected to pronounce its judgement in the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case before November 17 when Chief Justice of India Ranjan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-sharad-arvind-bobde-appointed-next-cji-will-take-oath-on-november-18-258727">Gogoi demits office</a>.

In order to maintain the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh during and after the pronouncement of judgement on the Ram Janambhoomi- Babri masjid case, the Centre has given Uttar Pradesh almost 4000 extra Paramilitary personnel.

In order to maintain the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh during and after the pronouncement of judgement on the Ram Janambhoomi- Babri masjid case, the Centre has given Uttar Pradesh almost 4000 extra Paramilitary personnel. A decision was made on Monday where the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted 15 companies of paramilitary forces to Uttar Pradesh immediately which will stay in the state till November 18. According to a document exclusively accessed by ANI, the 15 companies of paramilitary forces include three companies each of BSF, RAF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. The official communication also says that 15 more companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) will reach Uttar Pradesh on November 11 to stay till November 18. The central government has also granted an extension of stay till November 18 to ten companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) which are already deployed in Uttar Pradesh. "Total 40 companies which include 16 companies of RAF and six companies each of CISF, ITBP, SSB and BSF will be deployed in Uttar Pradesh till November 18," an official communication said. These paramilitary companies will be deployed in 12 most sensitive districts and cities of the state. Apart from Varanasi and Ayodhya paramilitary forces will be deployed in Kanpur, Aligarh, Lucknow, Azamgarh etc to maintain law and order situation and ensure normalcy during and after the Ayodhya verdict. The local administration has been asked to make arrangements for the deployment of security force personnel. The central government is aware that even the smallest of security-related incidents could spark reactions in other states hence there is close coordination between top security departments of both the centre and UP. Strict instructions have been given right down to the police station level that no breach of government directives on security must be tolerated. The Supreme Court is expected to pronounce its judgement in the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case before November 17 when Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi demits office.

Centre gives UP 4000 CAPF personnel to maintain law and order before, after Ayodhya judgement

Heavy rains in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have claimed hundreds of lives. A red alert of heavy rainfall - has been issued by the weather office in most districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, including Patna.

Floods in India: Parts of Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh face deluge