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'One Nation, One Election' refers to the idea of holding simultaneous polls for State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha instead of separate and continuous elections. Simultaneous elections for third-tier bodies, such as panchayats and municipalities, may also be included in ONOE. | 'One Nation, One Election' refers to the idea of holding simultaneous polls for State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha instead of separate and continuous elections. Simultaneous elections for third-tier bodies, such as panchayats and municipalities, may also be included in ONOE. | ||
ONOE was the norm in India until 1967. Simultaneous elections were conducted for the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies in 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967. However, due to the premature dissolution of some Legislative Assemblies in 1968 and 1969, the simultaneous election cycle got disrupted. Further in 1970, the Lok Sabha was dissolved prematurely, and fresh elections were held in 1971. These events led to the breakdown of the cycle of simultaneous elections in India. | ONOE was the norm in India until 1967. Simultaneous elections were conducted for the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies in 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967. However, due to the premature dissolution of some Legislative Assemblies in 1968 and 1969, the simultaneous election cycle got disrupted. Further, in 1970, the Lok Sabha was dissolved prematurely, and fresh elections were held in 1971. These events led to the breakdown of the cycle of simultaneous elections in India. | ||
There have been several recent developments related to the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE). The Government of India has [https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/2023/248519.pdf constituted] a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine this idea and recommend changes to the existing legal and constitutional framework. It is an interesting proposal that finds traction for economic, administrative and political reasons. | There have been several recent developments related to the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE). The Government of India has [https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/2023/248519.pdf constituted] a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine this idea and recommend changes to the existing legal and constitutional framework. It is an interesting proposal that finds traction for economic, administrative and political reasons. | ||
There is vigorous debate on whether or not ONOE is a prudent reform. Whatever the final outcome of such a debate is, it is important to look into how such a reform can be implemented. | |||
== | == How Can ONOE Be Implemented? == | ||
# As per a NITI Aayog report, the most feasible option is to have an election cycle every 2.5 years. This means that elections to Legislative Assemblies for half of the states and to the Parliament take place together, and the rest of the states have them together after 2.5 years. For example, Elections to half of the states and Parliament happen in 2024, while the rest of the states go to election in 2026-2027. This is more workable than trying to synchronise all of them to be held together. | |||
# The assembly term or Lok Sabha term is to be fixed at 5 years. A simultaneous vote of confidence in an alternative government should accompany every no-confidence vote. | |||
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Revision as of 00:51, 18 September 2023
Introduction
'One Nation, One Election' refers to the idea of holding simultaneous polls for State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha instead of separate and continuous elections. Simultaneous elections for third-tier bodies, such as panchayats and municipalities, may also be included in ONOE.
ONOE was the norm in India until 1967. Simultaneous elections were conducted for the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies in 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967. However, due to the premature dissolution of some Legislative Assemblies in 1968 and 1969, the simultaneous election cycle got disrupted. Further, in 1970, the Lok Sabha was dissolved prematurely, and fresh elections were held in 1971. These events led to the breakdown of the cycle of simultaneous elections in India.
There have been several recent developments related to the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE). The Government of India has constituted a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine this idea and recommend changes to the existing legal and constitutional framework. It is an interesting proposal that finds traction for economic, administrative and political reasons.
There is vigorous debate on whether or not ONOE is a prudent reform. Whatever the final outcome of such a debate is, it is important to look into how such a reform can be implemented.
How Can ONOE Be Implemented?
- As per a NITI Aayog report, the most feasible option is to have an election cycle every 2.5 years. This means that elections to Legislative Assemblies for half of the states and to the Parliament take place together, and the rest of the states have them together after 2.5 years. For example, Elections to half of the states and Parliament happen in 2024, while the rest of the states go to election in 2026-2027. This is more workable than trying to synchronise all of them to be held together.
- The assembly term or Lok Sabha term is to be fixed at 5 years. A simultaneous vote of confidence in an alternative government should accompany every no-confidence vote.