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One Nation, One Election: A Transformative Electoral Idea India`s Electoral Evolution: `One Nation, One Election The concept of "One Nation, One Election" has gained significant attention in India's political landscape as a means to streamline the electoral process, reduce costs, and ensure continuity in governance. Spearheaded by a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, this initiative seeks to synchronize the timing of Lok Sabha (national parliament) and state assembly elections across India. This article delves into the background, features, significance, challenges, and pot...
One Nation, One Election: A Transformative Electoral Idea India`s Electoral Evolution: `One Nation, One Election
One Nation, One Election: A Transformative Electoral Idea India`s Electoral Evolution: `One Nation, One Election
Source: PR Agency
8/09/2023 3:50:24 PM
You set highest standards of principles, probity and performance: Prime Minister to former Prez Kovind In a letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he set the highest standards of principles, probity and performance, and of sensitivity and service. Kovind on Tuesday shared the letter written by the Prime Minister on his last day in the office. "This letter from Prime Minister @narendramodi has deeply touched me. I take his kind and heartfelt words as a reflection of love and respect fellow citizens have showered on me. I am sincerely grateful to ...
You set highest standards of principles, probity and performance: Prime Minister to former Prez Kovind
You set highest standards of principles, probity and performance: Prime Minister to former Prez Kovind
Source: IANS
26/07/2022 2:10:02 PM
PM Narendra Modi hosts farewell dinner for President Ram Nath Kovind Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted a farewell dinner for outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind. President-elect Droupadi Murmu also attended the dinner along with members of the Union Cabinet, Chief Ministers of various states and other dignitaries. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were also present.
PM Narendra Modi hosts farewell dinner for President Ram Nath Kovind
PM Narendra Modi hosts farewell dinner for President Ram Nath Kovind
Source: IANS
23/07/2022 10:57:41 AM
President, PM, Sports Minister laud, congratulate Sindhu on winning Singapore Open title  President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday congratulated ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu on winning her first-ever Singapore Open title. Double Olympic medallist Sindhu clinched the women's singles title at the Singapore Open 2022 BWF Super 500 tournament after beating China's Wang Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 in the final, which lasted for 58 minutes in Singapore. This was her third title of the year after she won the Sye...
President, PM, Sports Minister laud, congratulate Sindhu on winning Singapore Open title
President, PM, Sports Minister laud, congratulate Sindhu on winning Singapore Open title
Source: IANS
18/07/2022 12:26:36 PM
India`s democracy deeply influenced by Buddhist ideals, symbols: President Terming Buddhism one of the greatest spiritual traditions of India, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said the country's democracy has been deeply influenced by its ideals and symbols. "Our democracy has been deeply influenced by Buddhist ideals and symbols. The national emblem is taken from the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath, which also has the Dharma Chakra engraved on it. Behind the chair of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the sutra 'Dharma Chakra Pravartanaya' is inscribe...
India`s democracy deeply influenced by Buddhist ideals, symbols: President
India`s democracy deeply influenced by Buddhist ideals, symbols: President
Source: IANS
14/07/2022 11:54:34 AM
Education should develop moral values besides intellectual capacity: Ramnath Kovind Education should be of such type that not only develops intellectual capacity and skill, but also strengthens moral values and character, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Friday. Addressing the sixth annual convocation of Central University of Himachal Pradesh here, he said that education is the cornerstone of the building of any country. "Therefore, education should be of such type which not only develops intellectual capacity and skill in the students, but also strengthens their...
Education should develop moral values besides intellectual capacity: Ramnath Kovind
Education should develop moral values besides intellectual capacity: Ramnath Kovind
Source: IANS
11/06/2022 12:17:14 PM
PM Narendra Modi to visit UP on Friday, will inaugurate several projects Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on June 3 (Friday) to attend 'ground breaking ceremony' of 1,406 projects worth more than Rs 80,000 crore in Lucknow. In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said, "At around 11 a.m., Prime Minister will reach Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow where he will attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony @3.0 of the UP Investors Summit." "At around 1:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will reach Paraunkh village, Kanpur,...
PM Narendra Modi to visit UP on Friday, will inaugurate several projects
PM Narendra Modi to visit UP on Friday, will inaugurate several projects
Source: IANS
2/06/2022 4:59:23 PM
President Kovind to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple on June 5 President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Varanasi on June 5 and offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma said that as per the initial itinerary, the President is likely to arrive at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport in the afternoon. Following a brief halt at the Banaras Locomotive Workshop's guest house, the President will go to the Kashi Vishwanath temple for offering prayers. He will leave for Lucknow in the evening on the sa...
President Kovind to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple on June 5
President Kovind to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple on June 5
Source: IANS
31/05/2022 2:52:40 PM
President, PM greet people of Goa on Statehood Day President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of Goa on their Statehood Day. In his message, President Kovind said: "Greetings to all Goans on Goa Statehood Day! Home to some of India's most beautiful places, it has a rich eclectic culture that is a matter of pride for all Indians. It has made remarkable progress on development parameters. Best wishes for its continued progress and prosperity." Taking the Twitter, Prime Minister Mo...
President, PM greet people of Goa on Statehood Day
President, PM greet people of Goa on Statehood Day
Source: IANS
30/05/2022 3:51:30 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind to visit MP from May 27-29 President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Madhya Pradesh from May 27-29 during which he will attend several programmes in different parts of the state, officials said here on Tuesday. On his arrival in Bhopal on May 27, the President will be welcomed by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the officials said. The next day, he will take part in the foundation stone laying ceremony of new health institutions. On May 29, President Kovind will ...
President Ram Nath Kovind to visit MP from May 27-29
President Ram Nath Kovind to visit MP from May 27-29
Source: IANS
24/05/2022 4:26:37 PM
President, Vice-President, Prime Minister pay tributes to Dr Ambedkar on Jayanti President, Vice-President and Prime Minister on Thursday paid homage to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. Remembering Dr Ambedkar, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted: "A strong advocate of social justice, as architect of the Indian Constitution Babasaheb laid the foundation of modern India. Let us do our part in building an inclusive society following his ideal of 'Indian first, Indian later and Indian last'." In a tweet, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu said: "...
President, Vice-President, Prime Minister pay tributes to Dr Ambedkar on Jayanti
President, Vice-President, Prime Minister pay tributes to Dr Ambedkar on Jayanti
Source: IANS
14/04/2022 11:47:43 AM
President launches 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan' President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday launched the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign 2022' here and sought people's cooperation in making it the biggest water conservation drive in the history. Urging everyone to work on the focused interventions of this edition of the campaign, the President said that district magistrates and village sarpanchs would have to play a crucial role in motivating the local populace for active participation of each individual in water conse...
President launches 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan'
President launches 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan'
Source: IANS
29/03/2022 3:44:32 PM
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets President Ram Nath Kovind Caretaker Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Monday called on President Ram Nath Kovind. This is the first meeting of Adityanath with President Kovind after the party's historic victory in Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls and sources said that it was a courtesy meeting. Earlier today, Adityanath also met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. After the meeting, Gadkari tweeted: "Met Yogi Adityanath ji today at Delhi residence. This year's Uttar Pradesh election...
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets President Ram Nath Kovind
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets President Ram Nath Kovind
Source: IANS
14/03/2022 1:18:48 PM
Prez receives first copy of compendium of Hazari Prasad Dwivedi's writings President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday received the first copy of the compendium of writings and essays by Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi 'Bharatiya Sanskriti Mein Manaveey Jijeevisha' brought out by the Acharya Hazari Prasad Memorial Trust. "An excellent philosopher seeking modernism in Indian tradition and traditionalism in modern methods, Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi had explored newer avenues in linguistics, commentary, cultural discourse and essays. He is credited with es...
Prez receives first copy of compendium of Hazari Prasad Dwivedi's writings
Prez receives first copy of compendium of Hazari Prasad Dwivedi's writings
Source: IANS
9/03/2022 3:06:15 PM
PM Narendra Modi briefs President on various issues, including Ukraine Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President Ram Nath Kovind and briefed him on various issues, including the situation in Ukraine. According to the government sources, Modi updated him about the government's efforts to evacuate Indian nationals from the war-torn country under the recently launched 'Operation Ganga'. He also updated him that over 1,600 Indian students have been evacuated from Ukraine till this morning as the seventh Air India Express flight landed i...
PM Narendra Modi briefs President on various issues, including Ukraine
PM Narendra Modi briefs President on various issues, including Ukraine
Source: IANS
1/03/2022 1:49:41 PM
'Serving needy top priority in our culture': President Ram Nath Kovind President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said that various religious traditions and practices are prevalent across the country but there is only one belief and that is to work for the welfare of all considering the entire humanity as one family. President Kovind was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of the three-year long celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad, the founder of Gaudiya Math and Mission in Puri, Odisha. "Go...
'Serving needy top priority in our culture': President Ram Nath Kovind
'Serving needy top priority in our culture': President Ram Nath Kovind
Source: IANS
21/02/2022 10:09:40 AM
Maha: Prez inaugurates refurbished 110-year-old Darbar Hall in Raj Bhavan President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the historic, 110-year-old Darbar Hall of the Maharashtra Raj Bhavan at Malabar Hill on the shores of the Arabian Sea, here on Friday. The President was flanked by his wife Savita Kovind, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Bombay High Court Chief Justice Dipankar Datta, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Maha Vikas Aghadi ministers, and top dignitaries. This is the first major renovation of the glittering Darbar Hall whi...
Maha: Prez inaugurates refurbished 110-year-old Darbar Hall in Raj Bhavan
Maha: Prez inaugurates refurbished 110-year-old Darbar Hall in Raj Bhavan
Source: IANS
11/02/2022 3:50:55 PM
Mughal Gardens to open from Feb 12; entry through online booking only Eleven varieties of tulips in six colours, 138 kinds roses, over 20 types of creepers and 70 different seasonal plants are awaiting for the visitors at the annual 'Udyanotsav' at Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan that will be opened for public from February 12. The much awaited winter-to-spring event of the national capital will be opened for common public on all days from February 12 till March 16 except Mondays. Earlier on Thursday morning, President Ram Nath Kovind, op...
Mughal Gardens to open from Feb 12; entry through online booking only
Mughal Gardens to open from Feb 12; entry through online booking only
Source: IANS
11/02/2022 12:28:12 PM
Indian startups generated over 6 lakh jobs: President Ram Nath Kovind Hailing the Indian startup success story, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the burgeoning startup ecosystem has generated more than 6 lakh jobs to date. Addressing the joint session of Parliament, Kovind said that since 2016, India has seen 60,000 startups in 56 different sectors. "Our startup industry is also an example of the infinite new possibilities that are rapidly taking shape under the leadership of our youth. Since 2016, 60,000 new startups have been established in...
Indian startups generated over 6 lakh jobs: President Ram Nath Kovind
Indian startups generated over 6 lakh jobs: President Ram Nath Kovind
Source: IANS
31/01/2022 1:42:57 PM
President hails India's Covid vaccination drive, says virus made a comeback President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said that India is better placed today to meet the challenges of the future and hailed the country's vaccination drive against Covid-19. Addressing the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, he said that the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has shown an unmatched resolve. He noted that the vaccination drive is progressing at a quick pace and during the pandemic, India has reached out to several other countries with vaccines an...
President hails India's Covid vaccination drive, says virus made a comeback
President hails India's Covid vaccination drive, says virus made a comeback
Source: IANS
26/01/2022 9:27:24 AM
President Ram Nath Kovind on 4-day Kerala visit from December 21 President Ram Nath Kovind will begin his four-day Kerala visit on December 21 during which will attend several programmes, sources said here on Saturday. He will reach Kannur on December 21 from where he will proceed to the Central University at Kasargode and reach Kochi the same day. The following day, the President will participate in an event at the Cochin Naval base and return to the state capital the next day, the sources said. On 23rd morning, he will address a public meeting i...
President Ram Nath Kovind on 4-day Kerala visit from December 21
President Ram Nath Kovind on 4-day Kerala visit from December 21
Source: IANS
18/12/2021 5:45:08 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead nation in greeting Nagaland on statehood day President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the political brass of the country in greeting people of Nagaland on the state's formation day. President Kovind said: "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on statehood day. The rich culture and traditions of Naga tribes enrich our 'Unity in Diversity'. I fondly recall the warmth of the people during my visit in 2017. My best wishes for a bright future of the people and the State." In a twe...
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead nation in greeting Nagaland on statehood day
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead nation in greeting Nagaland on statehood day
Source: IANS
1/12/2021 12:04:07 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind cites COP26 goals, Har Ghar Jal scheme at Governors' meet  Exhorting the Governors to play the role of a "friend, philosopher and guide" in states of their posting, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said that they had a very important role in creating awareness among the people about the national goals and ensuring public participation. "You must spend as much time as possible in the state and maintain connection with the people to fulfil this commitment," he said while inaugurating the 51st conference of Governors, L...
President Ram Nath Kovind cites COP26 goals, Har Ghar Jal scheme at Governors' meet
President Ram Nath Kovind cites COP26 goals, Har Ghar Jal scheme at Governors' meet
Source: IANS
12/11/2021 10:12:24 AM
Padma awards to S.P. Balsumbramanyam, Ram Vilas, Keshubhai Patel presented President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma Vibhushans to six eminent persons, including late playback singer S.P. Balasubramanyam and archaeologist B.B. Lal, Padma Bhushan to 10 persons, and Padma Shri to 92 from across multiple fields for 2021 on Tuesday. The awards were presented by the President at the civil investiture ceremony held in two parts, of 45 minutes each in the morning and evening, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U...
Padma awards to S.P. Balsumbramanyam, Ram Vilas, Keshubhai Patel presented
Padma awards to S.P. Balsumbramanyam, Ram Vilas, Keshubhai Patel presented
Source: IANS
10/11/2021 12:01:54 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind extends Dussehra greetings to nation The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Dussehra, saying the festival inspires us to follow the path of morality, goodness and virtue. "On the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all our fellow citizens living in India and abroad," a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said quoting the President. "Vijaya Dashami is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil," the President ...
President Ram Nath Kovind extends Dussehra greetings to nation
President Ram Nath Kovind extends Dussehra greetings to nation
Source: IANS
15/10/2021 12:11:46 PM
Covid-19 pandemic hits country's economy hard: President Ram Nath Kovind President Ram Nath Kovind has said the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country's economy hard. Kovind said the past 18 months have been very trying for the country. He stated the government has taken various fiscal measures for the welfare of the poor and alleviate distress. He added ‘these are often financed through money, which may be said to have been borrowed from our children and grandchildren. We owe it to them that these scarce resources are put to best possible use and are most...
Covid-19 pandemic hits country's economy hard: President Ram Nath Kovind
Covid-19 pandemic hits country's economy hard: President Ram Nath Kovind
Source: Accord Fintech
20/09/2021 10:46:15 AM
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi greet people on Janmashtami President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people on the occasion of Janmashtami. In a message, President Kovind said, "On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens living in India and abroad." "The Janmashtami is a festival to dedicate ourselves to the life and teachings of Lord Shri Krishna. This festival is also an occasion to spre...
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi greet people on Janmashtami
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi greet people on Janmashtami
Source: IANS
30/08/2021 12:19:21 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind on 5-day TN trip, to attend Assembly centenary celebrations  President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive here on Monday for a five-day trip to attend various programmes, including the centenary celebrations of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. According to the tentative schedule, the President will arrive in Chennai at 12.45 p.m. and will stay at the Raj Bhavan. The President will participate in the centenary celebrations of the Legislative Assembly, which was formerly known as the Madras legislative council, at 5 p.m. Kovind will unveil the p...
President Ram Nath Kovind on 5-day TN trip, to attend Assembly centenary celebrations
President Ram Nath Kovind on 5-day TN trip, to attend Assembly centenary celebrations
Source: IANS
2/08/2021 11:09:52 AM
Budget Session begins on Friday, President to address The Budget Session of Parliament commences on Friday and business of both the Houses will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address at 11 a.m. The session is being held in two parts this year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Following tradition, the President will address the joint sitting of Parliament at the Central Hall. The speech highlights the government's plan and policy vision for the next financial year. The president's speech also highlights the work carried out by t...
Budget Session begins on Friday, President to address
Budget Session begins on Friday, President to address
Source: IANS
29/01/2021 10:07:20 AM
Centre needs to co-opt states to achieve its ambitious welfare goals by 2024 Follow us Now on Telegram ! Get daily 10 - 12 important updates on Business, Finance and Investment. Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/InvestmentGuruIndia  Download Telegram App before Joining the Channel NEW DELHI : When President Ram Nath Kovind set the tone for the Narendra Modi administration’s second term during his speech at a joint session of Parliament last June, he said in no uncertain terms how the goal of a $5-trillion economy can be ac...
Centre needs to co-opt states to achieve its ambitious welfare goals by 2024
Centre needs to co-opt states to achieve its ambitious welfare goals by 2024
Source: Live Mint
16/01/2020 9:38:23 AM