The Modi government has approved the proposal of ‘One Nation-One Election’. After the report of former President Ram Nath Kovind, it was now presented before the cabinet.
What is ‘One Nation-One Election’?
‘One Nation-One Election’ implies that all elections in the country should be held at the same time. Currently, Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections in India are held at different times, which increases election expenses, administrative burden and political instability. The aim of this proposal is to make the electoral process simple and effective.
Kovind Committee Report
The justification for the ‘One Nation-One Election’ proposal is based on the report of the Kovind Committee. This report was prepared by an expert committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The committee has presented a detailed roadmap for coordinating election dates, reducing election expenditure, and solving administrative challenges.
Key recommendations of the proposal
Timely elections: The report recommends that all Lok Sabha and Assembly elections be held simultaneously, which will save resources and streamline the electoral process.
Constitutional amendment: The proposal would require an amendment to the Constitution to be implemented. The report also provided guidelines on the legal framework and procedures required for this.
political stability: This system would attempt to promote political stability, allowing governments to serve their full terms without being pressured by frequent elections.
Long-term plan: According to the proposal, a long-term plan will be prepared to stabilize the timing of elections, which will coordinate the dates of various elections.
potential impact
Reduction in election expenditure: Holding simultaneous elections will reduce election expenditure, which will reduce the financial burden on both the state and the centre.
Reduction in administrative burden: Holding elections at the same time saves resources and time spent in election administration.
Political stability: Holding simultaneous elections will promote political stability, allowing governments to function without any instability during their tenure.
Growth spurt: In a stable political environment, development work can be implemented faster, which will increase the pace of overall development.
With the Modi cabinet’s approval of the ‘One Nation-One Election’ proposal, a big change will be seen in Indian politics. Now it remains to be seen how the Congress and other opposition parties react to this.