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What is the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', what purpose would simultaneous polls serve, and why are many Opposition parties opposed to the idea?

New Delhi: Over five years before being tasked with the responsibility to explore the feasibility of 'one nation, one election', Ram Nath Kovind as the

What is the rationale behind 'One Nation, One Election'? Why have some regional parties spoken against it? We explain.

One Nation, One Election: Government forms committee headed by Ram Nath Kovind to explore One Nation, One Election; agenda of special parliamentary session speculated.

Frequent elections not only impose a huge burden on human resources but also impede the development process due to the promulgation of the model code of conduct. Therefore, a sustained debate is required on the subject of simultaneous elections and all political parties need to arrive at a consensus on this issue, he had said.

Holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies would need at least five constitutional amendments and a large number of additional EVMs and paper-trail machines costing "thousands of crores of rupees", but will yield a huge long-term saving to the public exchequer, officials said on Friday. A parliamentary panel had examined the issue of simultaneous elections in consultation with various stakeholders, including the Election Commission.

India News: SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC) on Friday said the party has some reservations about the 'one nation, one election' proposal, but, would give a.

India News: NEW DELHI: The Centre is considering the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections in the country.

​​Speaking at a press conference organised after the two-day conclave of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in Mumbai, Kumar expressed confidence the newly formed opposition bloc will defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) whenever elections are held.

In his address to the first joint sitting of Parliament after the election of the 17th Lok Sabha, Mr Kovind made a strong pitch for 'One Nation, Simultaneous Elections'.