One Nation One Election: Who Benefits From Simultaneous Polls? It Could Depend On Which EVM Is Placed First

People watch live telecast of the Election Commission of India press conference for the announcement of the schedule of Lok Sabha elections, at a TV showroom in Kolkata on March 16, 2024. ( Image Source :PTI )

The central government panel formed to explore the possibility of holding one nation one poll by clubbing the Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections together under the leadership of former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu last week. It has recommended that Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are together in 2029 in the first phase and then the panchayat and municipal elections within 100 days in the second phase.  Opposition parties have