Kerala Assembly Rejects ‘One Nation, One Election’: Calls it a Threat to Democracy

What is ‘One Nation, One Election’? ‘One Nation, One Election’ is a proposal to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies, conducting them simultaneously across India. Advocates argue it could reduce election costs and streamline governance. However, the proposal has sparked widespread debate, with critics concerned it could weaken federalism, disrupt electoral cycles, and centralize power at the expense of states. Kerala Assembly’s Strong Opposition The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday rejecting the Central government’s plan to implement ‘One Nation, One Election.’ The…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised former President Ram Nath Kovind for leading the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections after the Cabinet approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ recommendations. “This move is a significant step toward strengthening India’s democratic process,” said PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Cabinet has accepted the recommendations made by the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections. He praised the leadership of former President Ram Nath Kovind for spearheading the initiative and consulting various stakeholders throughout the process. “The Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the…