‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill Set to Be Introduced in Current Winter Session
The Union Cabinet approved the ‘One Nation, One Election‘ Bill on Thursday, with plans to introduce it during the ongoing Winter session of Parliament, according to sources. The bill will be sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further review. Holding simultaneous elections is a priority for the government. Earlier in September, the Cabinet had endorsed the proposal based on a report from a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
One Nation, One Election’ Bill Likely to Be Presented in Ongoing Winter Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported the proposal, saying, “The Cabinet has approved the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections.” He also lauded former President Kovind for leading the initiative.the initiative and consulting a wide range of stakeholders.initiative and consulting a broad range of stakeholders, calling it a vital step to enhance the vibrancy and participation of India’s democracy.
‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill Expected to Be Introduced in Current Winter Session
The committee’s recommendations include holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first phase, followed by synchronized local body elections within 100 days. On Wednesday, Kovind emphasized that the central government needs to build a consensus on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, highlighting that it is not a matter of political interest but of national importance. He noted that economists believe this initiative could boost the country’s GDP by 1-1.5 percent after implementation. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also expressed support for
