One Nation One Election: Former President Ram Nath Kovind has submitted a comprehensive report on the concept of One Nation One Election to President Draupadi Murmu. This report, comprising various recommendations, addresses the feasibility and implications of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections across the country.One Nation One Election: Deoding Kovinds recommendationsThe report proposes fixing a specific date, potentially after the Lok Sabha elections, to initiate the implementation of simultaneous elections. Following this date, state assemblies formed during state elections will serve until the subsequent general elections in 2029. The tenure of state governments formed between 2024 and 2028 will align with the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, automatically synchronizing Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.One Nation One Election: How will it workoutUnder the proposed system, states holding elections in 2025 will witness four-year governments, while those with elections in 2027 will have two-year terms until 2029. The report also addresses scenarios of hung Houses or no-confidence motions, suggesting the possibility of holding fresh elections to form a new government, aligning its tenure with the remaining Lok Sabha term.One Nation One Election: Streamlining electoral processesTo streamline electoral procedures, the report advocates for amendments to existing laws to establish a single voter list and a unified voter photo identity card. Furthermore, it proposes the formation of a committee to oversee the implementation of these recommendations. Additionally, it suggests conducting elections for municipalities and panchayats within 100 days of Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.One Nation One Election: Political divideHowever, the reports recommendations have sparked political debates, with a significant number of parties expressing opposition. Among the 47 parties that provided feedback to the committee, prominent names such as the Congress, DMK, Aam Aadmi Party, BSP, CPI (M), CPI, Trinamool Congress, AIMIM, and Samajwadi Party stand against the proposal. While 32 parties support the idea, 15 have voiced their dissent.The One Nation One Election report presents a comprehensive framework for synchronizing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, aiming to streamline electoral processes and governance efficiency. Yet, the political divide underscores the complexity and challenges associated with implementing such a transformative initiative.
