One Nation One Election

The High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, in September 2024 submitted its report on ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) to the President of India.

Key Recommendations

  • Simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and Local Bodies.
  • Synchronization of voting cycles to reduce economic costs, governance disruptions, and voter fatigue.
  • Phased implementation, starting with Lok Sabha & State Assembly elections, followed by Municipal & Panchayat polls within 100 days.

Rationale Behind ONOE

  • Reduces policy paralysis due to the Model Code of Conduct.
  • Minimizes governance disruptions and diversion of resources.
  • Eases burden on the judiciary from election-related disputes.
  • Limits identity politics and electoral ....
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