One Nation, One Election Updates: The former President of India and the committee chairperson of 'One Nation, One Election', Ram Nath Kovind, said on Monday that members of the committee, together with the public, will make suggestions to the government regarding the re-implementation of this idea. The central government constituted a high-level committee and appointed Kovid as its chairman. It also includes several other leaders, including those from opposition parties as well.
Speaking to the media, Ram Nath Kovind said, "The Government of India formed a high-level committee and appointed me as its chairman. Members of the committee, together with the public, will give suggestions to the Government regarding the re-implementation of this tradition (One Nation, One Election). I have also communicated with all the nationally registered political parties and sought their suggestions. Every political party has supported it at some point in time. We are requesting all the parties for their constructive support as it is beneficial to the country. It is a matter of national interest."
The former president said that no political party has anything to do with this, and it will benefit the public as whatever money is saved will be used in development works. The second meeting of the committee concluded on October 25 in the national capital. All the legal and constitutional possibilities were discussed in detail, he added.
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Meanwhile, the first meeting at Jodhpur Officer Hostel in Delhi lasted for about 45 minutes, and the second meeting lasted for about one and a half hours.
The central idea behind 'One Nation One Election' is to synchronize the timing of Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections across all states to reduce the frequency of polls throughout the country.
This concept was the practice until 1967, but it was disrupted due to various reasons such as defections, dismissals, and dissolutions of government.
(With input from agencies)