Ram Nath Kovind

Former President Ram Nath Kovind Praises Yogi Adityanath for 'Excellent' Maha Kumbh Arrangements

Former President Ram Nath Kovind praises Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the excellent arrangements at Maha Kumbh 2025, ensuring a seamless experience for millions of devotees.

One nation, one election: Top 10 recommendations made by Ram Nath Kovind panel

A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had made recommendations on simultaneous elections, which were accepted by the Cabinet in September.

Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind

The former president said an "implementation committee" will look into the various constitutional amendments required to implement the concept, and it would then be up to parliament to take a final call

Ram Nath Kovind panel report on simultaneous polls placed before Cabinet: Report

Simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion, deepen 'foundations of democratic rubric' and help realise the aspirations of 'India, that is Bharat', the panel had said

One Nation, One Election: Why Assembly terms may shorten in UP, Bengal, Punjab, Gujarat and other states

One Nation, One Election: In the competitive arena of electoral democracy, the continuous cycle of elections frequently disrupts substantive policy discussions, as electoral dynamics frequently influence the positions of political entities at both the state and national levels.

'One Nation, One Election': AAP leaders meet Kovind-led panel, oppose idea of simultaneous polls

Senior AAP leader Jasmine Shah who along with Pankaj Gupta met Kovind said in a post on X that the AAP is "vehemently" opposed to simultaneous polls in the country.

One Nation, One Election: Mamata opposes proposal, writes to high-level panel

Expressing her disagreement with the concept of simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and Assemblies, Mamata Banerjee says it would be against the basic structure of India's constitutional arrangements.

Can’t afford to have one-fifth of nation in poll mode every year: BJD MP Pinaki Misra

The Lok Sabha MP from Odisha was speaking about the "one nation, one election" policy. Continuous election mode is something that impels the parties to give freebies to the electorate, he said

First meeting of committee on simultaneous polls on Sept 23: Ram Nath Kovind

The government on September 2 notified the eight-member committee to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities and panchayats.

One Nation, One Election: 8-member panel to review feasibility of holding simultaneous polls

An eight-member panel has been constituted by the Government of India, which will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, to explore the feasibility of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal

BJP hopeful of one-nation-one-election ballast to its poll prospects

The government's decision on Friday to form a committee under former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the feasibility of simultaneous elections promises to turn the matter, which has long animated the prime minister, into a weighty political plank in the run-up to five state assembly polls followed by the all-important Lok Sabha elections.

Simultaneous polls: Terms of 10 state assemblies to end before or around 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, the committee has been tasked with exploring how the country could go back to having simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, as was the case till 1967.

Opposition leaders question 'one nation, one election' move

They alleged the ongoing meeting of the INDIA alliance has rattled the ruling BJP which caused the government to set up a committee under former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of holding assembly and national elections simultaneously.

State's nod necessary for 'one nation, one election': Kamal Nath

The Centre has tasked former president Ram Nath Kovind with the responsibility of heading a committee to explore the feasibility of "one nation, one election", opening the possibility of Lok Sabha polls being advanced so that they could be held with upcoming assembly elections in many states, including MP.

It's been real privilege to work with you as your prime minister: PM Modi to Ram Nath Kovind

In a letter to Kovind on Sunday, a day before he demitted office, Modi also paid tribute to his personal journey from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, lauding it as "a parable for our country's evolution and development, and an inspiration for our society".

Former president Ram Nath Kovind moves to post-retirement home at 12 Janpath

Ram Nath Kovind drove down to his new home from Rashtrapati Bhavan after Droupadi Murmu took over as the President of India.

President Droupadi Murmu takes oath; a look at perks enjoyed by India's Constitutional Head

India’s new President Droupadi Murmu takes oath on July 25. A look at how much money the President of India will earn and what benefits will former President Kovind get as the former First Citizen of India.

In Pics: President Ram Nath Kovind's farewell ceremony from the Parliament

President Ram Nath Kovind's farewell from the Parliament was held at the Central hall of the Parliament. The ceremony was being attended by members of both houses.

In Pics | PM Modi hosts dinner for outgoing president Ram Nath Kovind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner in honour of outgoing president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday.

Presidential Election 2022 | A look at all the presidents India has seen since 1950

President Ram Nath Kovind’s five-year term comes to an end on 24 July. Voting for India’s 15th president was held on July 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to cast his vote in Parliament. NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu is contesting against opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha to become the next President of India.

PM Modi calls on President Ram Nath Kovind

"Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan," the President's secretariat tweeted. Kovind's term as the President ends on July 24.

BJP and TRS: From allies to arch-enemies

In a sign of how sour things have turned between him and the BJP now, Rao is planning a grand welcome for Opposition’s presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha in the city on Saturday where the top brass of the saffron party, including Modi, is holding its national executive to plan, among other things, the Telangana CM’s ouster from power.