The Suno India Show

Can one nation, one election work for India

Mar 18, 2024

Exploring the complexities and challenges of implementing 'one nation, one election' in India, discussing recommendations from a high-level committee report. Analyzing the implications on voter behavior, electoral discourse, and logistical challenges. Exploring the feasibility of synchronized voting and the potential benefits of aligning government office terms.

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Chakshu Roy

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Quick takeaways

Simultaneous elections streamline governance processes by aligning terms of government at all levels.

Implementing simultaneous elections requires consensus-building among diverse stakeholders and careful planning for constitutional amendments.

Deep dives

Report Recommendations for One Nation One Election

The high-level committee on one nation one election submitted a detailed report supporting simultaneous elections at center, state, and local bodies. The report suggests that terms of government in state and local bodies should align with the election cycle. It recommends starting with simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies, followed by local body elections within 100 days. The rationale includes streamlining electoral processes and ensuring efficient governance.

Introduction

3min

Exploring the Complexity of Simultaneous Elections in India

3min

Analyzing Simultaneous Elections in India: Voter Behavior and Logistical Challenges

4min

Challenges and Implications of Simultaneous Elections in India

15min

Exploring the Feasibility of Simultaneous Elections in India

2min

The Bharatiya Janata Party government has been pitching for One Nation One Election for years. The High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election submitted a report to President Droupadi Murmu on March 14, 2024. The 21-volume, 18,626-page report has suggestions from representatives of various political parties, economists, officials from the election commissions, businessmen, and other experts.

The report unanimously supports one election for Centre, state and local bodies such as panchayats and municipalities. We are republishing an older episode hosted by Suno India’s Rakesh Kamal where he interviewed Chakshu Roy to understand the complexities and challenges of holding simultaneous elections. Chakshu Roy heads the outreach team and leads the legislator and citizen engagement initiatives at PRS legislative research. He has been involved in setting up the state laws project, training civil society and journalist groups about tracking Parliament.

For additional reading:

PRS Summary of the Report

ANALYSIS OF SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS : THE “WHAT”, “WHY” AND “HOW”

Standing Committee Report on the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections .pdf (Dec 2015)

Law commission report (1999) on electoral reforms.pdf

https://onoe.gov.in/HLC-Report

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