On the occasion of completion of 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term , the Cabinet has taken an important decision regarding India's electoral landscape. The proposal of One Nation One Election has been officially approved , which many are seeing as a potential game-changer for the country's democratic processes, here's a look at its full details
Cabinet approval: The proposal sent by the One Nation One Election committee has received the Cabinet approval and is expected to be tabled in the upcoming winter session of Parliament.
Background of the Committee: Headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind , the committee submitted its report in March 2023 before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections . This initiative was part of the Law Ministry's agenda for the first 100
Simultaneous Elections: The committee has recommended holding simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as an initial step , followed by local body elections within 100
Implementation Group: It is suggested to form an ' Implementation Group ' to explore the feasibility of implementing the Committee's recommendations .
expected benefits:
Reduction in Cost: Holding simultaneous elections is expected to significantly reduce the costs associated with holding separate elections.
Resource efficiency: By reducing the frequency of elections , the government can reduce the burden on administrative and security resources.
Focus on development : A unified election schedule will enable both the central and state governments to focus on governance and development instead of being in constant election mode.
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