One nation one election lok sabha: One Nation

One Nation , One Election ‘The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024': The bill proposes adding Article 82A (1-6) to the Constitution to align the terms of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, as recommended by the committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. Two bills enabling simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a heated debate, with 269 votes in favor and 198 against. Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday delivered a key speech on the Constitution Day discussion in Rajya Sabha . "On one hand, this debate will mak The idea, also known as simultaneous elections , proposes aligning the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. This would allow voters to cast their ballots for both tiers of government on the same day in their constituencies, though voting could still occur in phases across the country. By synchronising these electoral timelines, the approach aims to address logistical challenges, reduce costs, and minimise disruptions caused by frequent elections .