One Nation, One Election: What Is It And How Will It Work

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has cleared the 'one nation, one election' proposal that will eventually see simultaneous voting for state and union governments, as well as urban bodies or panchayats.

Simply put, it means Lok Sabha, Assembly, and local body (urban or rural) elections will be held in the same year, if not at the same time. This was the norm from independence to 1967; four electoral cycles were held in that period, beginning with the first general election in 1951/52.

The panel submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu, in March. NDTV accessed that report, which said there is "unanimous opinion that simultaneous polls should be held".

The centre will now place the Kovind panel report before Parliament in the Winter Session, which is likely to begin in early December; in 2023 the Winter Session began on December 4.

The BJP has said a single set of elections will result in higher economic growth, for the country and for each state, by allowing governments to focus on governance and improve policy-making. It has also argued that one election will counter voter fatigue and increase turnout.

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