The Modi government set up the Kovind Committee to explore the possibility of “one state, one election”. Today, the Modi cabinet has approved the committee’s proposal and it is now possible to submit a bill on “one state, one election” to the parliament in the winter session. If the bill is passed, then starting from 2029, the Lok Sabha and national parliamentary elections should be held simultaneously.
According to the proposal of the Kovind Committee, the first phase will see Lok Sabha and Assembly elections followed by the second phase within 100 days in which local body elections will be held, but the opposition has said that “one-state elections” are not possible. In this case, the question arises whether one election can be held across the country. If so, how?
PM Modi is all set to deliver on the promise he made in his maiden speech at the Red Fort. The modalities for holding all elections simultaneously across the country are becoming clear. The Modi cabinet has approved the Kovind Commission report on one state, one election. Meanwhile, the Congress says one state, one election is not feasible.
Let us tell you that in order to consider the One Nation One Election, the Modi government formed a committee chaired by former President Kovind in September last year. The committee submitted a 18,000,626-page report to President Draupadi Murmu in March this year. This recommendation was made in the report.
1. The term of all state assemblies should be extended till the next Lok Sabha elections, i.e. in 2029. 2. If a majority is not obtained and a no-confidence motion is passed, a fresh election can be held within the remaining 5-year term.
3. In the first phase, elections to the Lok Sabha and Parliament can be held.
4. The second phase will be held within 100 days for elections to urban and rural bodies.
5. A common electoral roll will be prepared for all elections.
6. Advance planning of equipment, manpower and security forces for simultaneous elections is recommended.
The Challenge of Implementing “One Country, One Election”
When Modi 3.0 completed 100 days, the government was caught in a stormy stand. Now the government’s efforts on the issue of “One Nation One Election” are in place, the opposition’s issues are also in place. No doubt, there are challenges in implementing One Nation One Election, but there are no challenges that cannot be overcome in the interest of the country.
Opinions from 62 political parties
The committee heard opinions from 62 political parties and prepared a report on One Nation One Election. Of these parties, 32 supported, 15 opposed and 15 refused to answer. While JDU supported the bill, Chandrababu Naidu’s party is yet to speak out on the matter. Not only that, Mayawati also supported it.
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