One Nation One Election:-The central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a historic change in Indian democracy by approving the One Nation, One Election Bill. Know about it? 
One Nation One Election:-There is often discussion about the electoral process in India. Meanwhile, a big news has come out about One Nation, One Election. The Modi government has approved this bill, and it can be introduced in the current winter session of Parliament. The aim of this initiative is to conduct Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously, which will eliminate the need for repeated elections.
What is ‘One Nation, One Election’?
‘One Nation, One Election’ means that elections for Lok Sabha, State Assembly and local bodies should be held simultaneously across the country. This step will save time, resources and money. At present, elections are held in some state or the other every year, which affects administration, security and development work.
Cabinet approval and preparation of bill
According to sources, the Union Cabinet has approved this bill. Now it will be introduced in Parliament, after which there will be detailed discussion.
The government is preparing it as a comprehensive bill, in which the consent of all political parties will be necessary. To implement this, a constitutional amendment will have to be done in Parliament, because to change the current system, it is necessary to amend Article 327 of the Constitution.
Change in the Constitution and the role of the states
To successfully implement this bill, approval from at least 50% of the state assemblies will be necessary. Apart from this, it can be sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee, where every aspect of it will be considered.
What does the expert committee say?
During the first term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a committee was formed under the chairmanship of former President Ramnath Kovind. This committee suggested that the elections be held in two phases:
Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies in the first phase.
Elections to local bodies in the second phase.
This report also said that if ‘One Nation, One Election’ is implemented, it will eliminate the need for repeated elections in the country and will give impetus to development work.
Shivraj Singh Chauhan’s support
Recently, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan also gave a statement on this issue. He said that holding elections repeatedly hinders the progress of the country. Government work comes to a standstill due to the implementation of the election code of conduct.
Benefits?
Saving time and money: Holding elections repeatedly costs a lot. If elections are held simultaneously, this money can be spent on development works.
Administrative facilities: A large number of administrative and security forces are needed during elections. This burden will be reduced by holding elections simultaneously.
There will be less hindrance in development work: The model code of conduct comes into force during every election, due to which development work stops.
Challenges?
Consent between states and the Center: It will not be easy to convince all the states for this initiative.
Constitution amendment: Major changes will be needed in the Constitution, which is not an easy process.
Practical difficulty: The country is so big that holding simultaneous elections everywhere can be administratively challenging.
The government has made it clear about this bill that the consent of all political parties and states is necessary to implement it. It will be taken forward only after detailed discussion in Parliament.
‘One Nation, One Election’ can bring a big change in Indian democracy. However, it will not be easy to implement it. If it is implemented successfully, it can become a great example of administrative reform along with saving the country’s time and resources. Now it remains to be seen what consensus is reached on this in the Parliament and the states.