"ONE NATION ONE ELECTION" Bill Pass in INDIA

"One Nation, One Election: What It Means for India"

A look at the proposal to hold simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies.

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– The bill proposes simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. – Approved by the Cabinet on December 12, chaired by PM Modi. – Local body elections will be excluded "as of now."

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– PM Modi emphasized the need for the plan since 2016. – BJP included the concept in its 2024 manifesto. – Leaders like LK Advani have also supported the idea.

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– Congress and other opposition parties like TMC, DMK, and AAP reject the idea. – Key concern:Marginalization of regional and local issue

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– Will the proposal lead to electoral reforms or remain a point of political debate? – For now, local body elections remain separate as discussions continue.

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