New Delhi: According to insiders, the One Country One Election concept, which has been discussed extensively in the legislative corridors, would be put into effect during the present term of the Narendra Modi administration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up this idea during his Independence Day speech this year, and the government is determined to see it achieve completion, according to insiders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up this idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ during his Independence Day speech this year
A committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind was already established by the government, and it has already submitted its findings. The panel has recommended simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as a first step, which would be followed by synchronized local body polls within 100 days.
The Law Commission is also probably going to propose it shortly. It is likely that the Commission would suggest that, starting from 2029, elections be held together at all three levels of government (Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local governments such as municipalities and panchayats). Additionally, a provision for unity government in situations such as hung house or no-confidence motions will be included.
Asserting that routine elections were hampering the nation’s growth, Prime Minister Modi made an argument for “One nation, one election” in his Independence Day speech last month.
“The nation has to come forward for ‘one nation, one election’,” PM Modi stated.
Additionally, the BJP had included the pledge of “One Nation One Election” in its manifesto, and official sources expressed optimism that all parties would reach an agreement.
Challenges in implementing “One Nation One Election”
However, the concept has been strongly opposed by the opposition, which has highlighted constitutional concerns.
The difficulties in putting it into practice would be in coordinating election cycles with the least amount of disruption to government, and it is unclear how to handle the breaks that would occur while bringing all states into line with one another. The future course of action in situations including the dissolution of Houses, President’s Rule, or even a hung Assembly is likewise noticeably unclear.
Amidst the chaos surrounding the Lok Sabha election, regional parties have pointed out that their inadequate resources may prevent them from drawing voters’ attention to local issues.
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