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In a move towards streamlining the electoral process, the One Nation One Election panel, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, is likely to present its report before the Lok Sabha polls..
So far, the committee has received responses from 26 out of the 47 political parties for their opinions on simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies...
A few parties, such as the AIADMK, Biju Janata Dal and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), have supported the idea, while a majority of the political parties have opposed the idea.. What's 'One Nation, One Election' The concept revolves around conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and State Assemblies throughout the country..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a long-time advocate of this idea.. Currently, elections for state assemblies and the Lok Sabha take place independently, either upon the completion of a five-year term for the existing government or in the case of dissolution due to various reasons...
For and Against Simultaneous Polls Supporters argue that conducting multiple elections strains state resources, keeps political parties in perpetual campaign mode, and leads to corrupt practices..
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