Understanding the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) Initiative
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Union Cabinet accepts recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections. |
| Committee | High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation, One Election (ONOE), chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind. |
| Committee Formation | Constituted in September 2023. |
| Report Submission | Submitted in March 2024. |
| Concept of ONOE | All state and Lok Sabha elections held simultaneously. |
| Historical Context | Simultaneous elections held between 1951 and 1967. |
| Previous Recommendations | - Law Commission's 170th Report (1999).- Parliamentary Committee 79th Report (2015). |
| Stakeholder Consultation | Broad spectrum of stakeholders, including political parties and experts. |
| Key Recommendations | - Implement in two phases: Lok Sabha & Assembly elections first, local body elections within 100 days.- Common electoral roll for all elections.- Initiate detailed discussions.- Constitute an implementation group. |
| Constitutional Amendments | - Requires special majority in Parliament.- Ratification by majority of state legislatures for unified electoral roll. |
| Special Majority Requirement | 362 votes (two-thirds majority) in Lok Sabha. |
| Challenges | - Logistical, financial, constitutional, and legal issues.- Managing no-confidence motions or early dissolutions. |