The Indian Union Cabinet has approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, which aims to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised this as a significant move toward enhancing India’s democratic process. The plan includes holding elections in two phases: Lok Sabha and state assembly elections in the first phase, and local body elections within 100 days of the general elections. This proposal has sparked controversy, with opposition parties questioning its practicality.
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- The Cabinet approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal.
- PM Modi termed it a step toward a more vibrant democracy.
- The proposal includes two phases of election implementation.
- Phase 1: Lok Sabha and state assembly elections together.
- Phase 2: Local body elections within 100 days of general elections.
- An implementation group will be set up to execute the plan.
- Opposition parties called the plan impractical.
- Congress accused the BJP of diverting attention from real issues.
- TMC criticized the decision as a “cheap stunt” by the BJP.
- Nationwide discussions are planned for executing this proposal.
