Centre plans to introduce three Bills to execute 'One Nation, One Election' plan

The government is preparing to introduce three key Bills, including two constitutional amendments, to lay the groundwork for its ambitious 'One Nation, One Election' plan.

The initiative, aimed at holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and local bodies, marks a significant shift in India's electoral system. The proposal is designed to reduce the frequency of elections and streamline governance by aligning the terms of various legislative bodies across the country.

The move comes after the government recently accepted recommendations from a high-level committee tasked with studying the feasibility of simultaneous elections. The committee suggested a phased implementation of the plan after building a nationwide consensus.

The first proposed constitutional amendment Bill focuses on the synchronisation of elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The government, relying on the recommendations of the high-level committee, plans to amend Article 82A by adding two key sub-clauses.