Understanding the One Nation One Election Policy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Name | One Nation One Election |
| Objective | Conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections |
| Current Practice | Only a few states (Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha) vote simultaneously with Lok Sabha elections; most states follow a non-synced five-year cycle |
| Advantages | - Financial savings on election campaigns- Logistical efficiency in deployment of poll officials and security forces- Better governance continuity and policy implementation |
| Challenges | - Constitutional amendments required (Articles 83, 85, 172, 174, 356)- Handling early dissolution of governments- Regional parties' concerns about local issues being overshadowed- Recurring EVM costs (₹10,000 crore every 15 years)- Opposition criticism (Congress, AAP) as "undemocratic" and a threat to federal structure |
| Public Opinion | Panel received 21,000 public suggestions; over 81% in favor of the policy |