"One-nation, one-election" is a concept that calls for coordinating all elections in India, including those for the Lok Sabha (Parliament), state legislative bodies, and local entities like panchayats and municipal corporations.
A committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind was established in January 2020 to investigate the viability and difficulties of having simultaneous elections in India.
Synchronized elections, according to supporters, would lessen the frequent disruption they currently generate, which can impede governance and development efforts.
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Simultaneous elections are thought to save the amount of time and money needed to hold elections at various levels.
Given India's heterogeneous political environment and federal structure, implementing "one-nation, one-election" is a challenging task.
To alter the election calendars of different legislative bodies, constitutional modifications would probably be necessary.
The Representation of the People Act revisions were among the legal and constitutional changes the committee looked at that would be required for such a transformation.
Some political parties have opposed the idea, claiming that it may violate the federalist and local government ideals.
With various stakeholders voicing their opinions on the viability and attractiveness of the notion, "One-nation, one-election" has ignited a larger public discussion on electoral reforms in India.
Alternatives like staggered elections with fixed terms have been proposed by opponents of the concept to solve the problems of frequent elections without changing the federal structure of the nation.