One Nation One Election: The Pros and Cons

OONE is a proposal to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha (national parliament) and all state assemblies.

The idea is to save money, reduce election-related violence, and improve governance.

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OONE has been supported by some political parties and experts, but it has also been criticized by others.

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One of the main challenges to OONE is the need to amend the Constitution.

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Another challenge is the need to get the consent of all state governments.

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OONE could save the government billions of rupees in election expenses

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It could also reduce the risk of election-related violence.

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OONE could help to improve governance by giving the government a more stable mandate.

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However, OONE could also lead to the marginalization of regional parties.

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Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to implement OONE is a political one.

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