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What is One Nation, One Election
The proposed "One Nation, One Election" initiative is designed to have voters across India cast their ballots for both national and state elections within the same year, though not necessarily on the same day. This idea has been championed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, featured in the party's 2014 Lok Sabha election manifesto
The concept of "One Nation, One Election" refers to holding simultaneous elections across the country. It implies that elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India will be held simultaneously — with voting presumably taking place around the same time.
Presently, only a few states, such as Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha, hold their state elections concurrently with national elections. In most states, elections follow separate five-year cycles, leading to staggered elections and poll fatigue.
Presently, only a few states, such as Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha, hold their state elections concurrently with national elections. In most states, elections follow separate five-year cycles, leading to staggered elections and poll fatigue.