Before We Leap: Assessing the Feasibility and Risks of One Nation, One Election

Author Reg. ID: TIJER_151486

Published Paper Id: TIJER2403065

Published In: Volume 11 Issue 3, March-2024

Abstract: One Nation, One Election (ONOE) is a proposed electoral reform in India that aims to synchronise the election schedules for the Lok Sabha (central parliament) and all state legislative assemblies. This would mean holding all these elections simultaneously on a single day or within a specific timeframe instead of the current staggered system. Potential benefits include lower costs, increased stability, reduced election fatigue, etc. However, there are potential drawbacks, such as loss of regional autonomy, difficulties in implementation, etc. The Indian government has considered ONOE for several years, but it has not yet been implemented. A High-Level Committee was appointed in 2018 to study the feasibility of ONOE, and it submitted its report in 2019. The report recommended that ONOE be implemented, but it also noted the challenges that must be addressed. The debate over ONOE will likely continue, as both sides have strong arguments. It is a complex issue with no easy answers.

Keywords: One Nation One Election(ONOE), Electoral, Law Commission, State Assemblies, Legislative, Model Code of Conduct, Lok Sabha, Polling, Simultaneous

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Country: HOSHIARPUR, PUNJAB, India

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