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The Cabinet has cleared the One Nation One Election proposal, with the bill expected in Parliament’s winter session. Learn about the phases of implementation and party support
Bill Cleared by Cabinet, Set for Winter Session Introduction
The Indian government has taken a significant step toward implementing One Nation One Election with the Union Cabinet giving its approval. The bill for simultaneous polls in both the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies is likely to be introduced during the upcoming winter session of Parliament, according to sources.
This move comes after a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report on the feasibility and logistics of holding elections at both the national and state levels simultaneously.
Broad Party Support for One Nation One Election
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while addressing a press conference, said that the proposal for One Nation One Election has received support from over 80 percent of the political respondents. The minister emphasized that the idea of synchronized elections has gathered momentum with backing from a broad spectrum of political parties, which may lead to significant pressure on opposition parties to support the bill.
Two-Phase Implementation
Vaishnaw also confirmed that the One Nation One Election initiative would be carried out in two distinct phases, though he did not delve into specific timelines. The first phase is expected to cover