Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls For 'One Nation, One Election': 'Time To Seriously Consider…'

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan called for "One Nation, One Election," citing benefits like reduced expenses, focused administration, and better long-term decision-making.

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan.

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday that the time has come for the country to seriously consider One Nation, One Election. He said that all the political parties are indulged in elections all the time, and due to this, all the attention of the top leaders is on the polls.

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The senior BJP leader further said that due to constant elections, a large amount of money is spent, and a big decision cannot be taken. Earlier, the system was that Lok Sabha and Assembly elections were held together till 1976, the leader added and said that the Assembly polls and Lok Sabha polls now be held together. This will lead to a reduction in expenses; the administration will be able to concentrate and work, among others, the minister further added.

Earlier, Chouhan said that a one-time constitutional amendment is necessary to implement the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', saying that multiple elections throughout the year disrupt governance and incur massive public spending.

"There should be a serious discussion over 'One Nation, One Election' and we should end this by bringing about a Constitutional amendment," said Chouhan as quoted by Business Standard.

He also said that repeated polls interfere with the political and administrative work and added that it becomes  difficult to make long-term decisions when governments and officials are constantly preparing for polls.

"Senior IAS officers are sent as observers to any state where elections are held. From ministers to the prime minister, everyone is constantly in the election mode," he said.

Last year, the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu. The committee was set up in September 2023 to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies.