Modi cabinet approves ‘One Nation One Election’ proposal
The ‘One Nation One Election’ proposal has been approved in the Union Cabinet meeting. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made a statement in this regard on Tuesday itself. The proposal was approved on Wednesday. Therefore, the country has started paying attention to when this law will be implemented.
After the BJP came to power for the second time in the country in 2019, the BJP had called the leaders of various political parties in the country to discuss one nation one election. This time Congress, Trinamool, Bahujan Samaj Party, Samajwadi Party and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had avoided going. Aam Aadmi Party, Telugu Desam Party, Bharat Rashtra Samiti attended the meeting.
Before passing the ‘One Nation One Election’ Act, the Central Government had set up a committee under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind. This committee has submitted its report. The report was approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. ‘Sam TV’ has reported this.
A press conference will be held in this regard at 3 pm and more information will be given in it. The study conducted by the Ramnath Kovind committee has been approved in the cabinet meeting.
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It is known that two to three recommendations have been made by the Kovind Committee in this report. One nation one election may require amendment of laws and constitution. It is reported that this issues have been raised in this report.
What exactly is ‘one nation one election’?
‘One nation one election’ simply means holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country at the same time. Citizens can vote for both these elections simultaneously. At present, elections to the Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha are held every five years at different times in the country.
So far three committees have been formed for ‘One Nation One Election’. The fourth committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Ram Nath Kovind and there is a question whether the committee will submit its report within 15 days.
Key benefits of One Nation One Election
• Cost-effective: Simultaneous elections could reduce the overall expenditure on electoral machinery.
• Efficient: A single electoral cycle would streamline the process and minimize disruptions to governance.
• Enhanced voter turnout: A unified election could increase voter engagement and participation.
• Reduced political instability: The proposal could potentially limit the frequency of state-level elections, leading to greater political stability.
Consistent follow up from Kovind
Former President Ram Nath Kovind was entrusted by the Central Government to verify the feasibility of ‘One Nation One Election’. Kovind had reiterated this concept many times before. Speaking in the joint session of Parliament on January 29, 2018, Kovind had expressed concern about the ongoing elections. He said that this is also adversely affecting the economy and development. On 23 July 2022, Kovind stepped down from the post of President. He had made an appeal in this regard during the lunch organized for all parties.
#WATCH | Union Cabinet accepts the recommendations by the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, “We don’t stand with this. One Nation One Election cannot work in a democracy. Elections need to be held as and when required… pic.twitter.com/Pq5uUXlqWs
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2024
While the “One Nation One Election” proposal holds the promise of a more efficient and cost-effective electoral system, its successful implementation will depend on careful planning, political will, and addressing potential challenges.
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