Modi's Cabinet Approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill to Be Introduced Next Week

Dec 12, 2024, 10:31 AM

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, paving the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament next week during the ongoing winter session and may be forwarded to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further consideration. The approval follows recommendations from a high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The move aims to streamline the electoral process by synchronizing national and state elections, potentially saving time and resources. The government's initiative, a key agenda item for the BJP-led administration, has sparked discussions on its feasibility and implications within India's federal system.