Dehradun, Aug. 31 -- The debate surrounding "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) focuses on whether India should synchronise general elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies into a single cycle. Following recommendations by the high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, the government introduced the legislative framework like the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill to enable synchronisation, targeting implementation by 2029. The proposal remains highly polarising, pitting governance efficiency against constitutional federalism.
Supporters of the proposal argue that continuous election cycles cripple long-term governance and drain public funds. It would minimise the staggering financial burden on the ...