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India Election Reform: How One Nation, One Poll Works | Watch To Know | Lok Sabha


Published on 2024-12-17 09:00:45 - MSN
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  • The Central Government has introduced the "One Nation, One Election" bill, following Cabinet approval and a proposal by a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The plan aims to hold simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies to address the negative impacts of frequent elections on the economy and society.

The video from MSN India discusses the concept of "One Nation, One Election," a proposed electoral reform in India aimed at synchronizing the timing of Lok Sabha (national) elections with state assembly elections. This initiative, championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to reduce the frequency of elections, thereby cutting down on the costs and administrative efforts involved in conducting separate elections. The video explains how this system would work, highlighting potential benefits like increased voter turnout due to simultaneous elections, reduced disruption to governance, and significant savings in terms of time and money. It also touches upon the challenges, including the need for constitutional amendments, the logistical complexities, and the political consensus required to implement such a change. The discussion includes insights from political analysts on how this could affect the political landscape, potentially favoring national parties over regional ones.

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