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Joint Parliamentary panel on One Nation One Election to meet on February 25


Published on 2025-02-16 15:20:54 - MSN
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The Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation, One Election, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, is scheduled to convene on February 25, 2024, to deliberate on the feasibility and implications of implementing simultaneous elections across India. This initiative aims to synchronize the electoral cycles for both national (Lok Sabha) and state assemblies, potentially reducing the frequency of elections, thereby saving costs and minimizing the disruption caused by the Model Code of Conduct. The meeting will focus on gathering insights from various stakeholders, including political parties, constitutional experts, and former election commissioners, to discuss the logistical, legal, and political challenges of such a significant electoral reform. The committee's discussions are part of a broader effort to enhance governance efficiency and voter engagement by aligning election schedules.

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