https://youtu.be/RQMPwCA52PI In India 'One nation One election' means conducting elections for Loksabha, Vidhan Sabha and Local bodies elections at the same time. In India, at the time of Loksabha elections, some states will have their Vidhan Sabha elections but the majority of states will have Vidhan Sabha elections at different periods. There are pros and cons for 'One nation One election' concept. Pros: Taking present honorable Prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi into account, whenever there were elections in Gujarat, UP, Karnataka and in some other states, he was labeled as Star Campaigner for BJP. He almost campaigned in every state. This wasted so much valuable time. If 'One nation One election' is implemented then we can reduce this campaigning time. Implementing this concept will reduce the consumption of money, petrol, etc. For example, in Karnataka Vidhan Sabha elections takes place 4 years later to Loksabha elections. Politicians should campaign for both these elections consuming so much manpower, time, fuel for vehicles, etc. For elections Government employees like teachers, etc will conduct election works. If two elections take place at different times, their valuable time and energy will be wasted. It will be wasted in case of Government teachers. Beyond these there are so many pros will be followed by implementing this concept. Cons: This will be a bit sarcastic. In India usually, politicians meet the people at the time of elections only. If this system is implemented people will have only one chance to meet the politicians for every 5 years. Today people have Loksabha, Vidhan Sabha, Municipal, etc elections to meet Politicians. This scrutinizes the accountability of the politicians. The concerns become worst when Loksabha is dissolved at any time. This poses questions such as. Is it required to dissolve all state assemblies if Loksabha was dissolved? If this system is enforced in upcoming 2019 elections then it will be a huge problem in many states like Karnataka, Gujarat, U.P, etc. Karnataka Vidhan Sabha elections were held in 2018 if they conduct Vidhan Sabha elections in 2019 then the ruling party will not be comfortable with this. Enforcing this concept is a challenging one.

1. Aman Vats
 General Awareness
 Civil Services
 Competitive Exams
 Debate
 Lecturette
 Group Discussion
One Nation
One Election
Detailed Analysis

2. Analysis Method
Concept
Requirement
Feasibility Study
Advantages
Disadvantages
Conclusion

3. Concept
“ One nation–simultaneous elections’ is the need of the hour, which would
facilitate accelerated development, thereby benefitting our countrymen.
With such a system in place, all political parties, according to their
respective ideologies, will be able to better utilize their energy towards
development and public welfare," – President Ram Nath Kovind
SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS FOR
LOKSABHA AND VIDHANSABHAs

4. Requirement
The Indian Express
2019
60000 Crore

5. Feasibility
 One Nation One Election” is not a unique experiment in our country.
 Simultaneous elections have been conducted previously as well.
 Simultaneously in India in 1952, 1957, 1962 and 1967.
 This practice was discontinued in 1968-69,
 Some Legislative Assemblies were dissolved earlier due to various reasons.
 Keeping current situation in view, it is feasible to conduct such elections.
 However, many things have to be done before proceeding on this.
The Law Commission, a Parliamentary Standing
Committee, and the Election Commission have
supported this idea in principle

6. Advantages
 Money Saving 
• 4120 MLAs in the 31 states & UTs.
• Expense Limit  is 28 lacs
• Total cost would be Appx  11,536,000,000 (1153 Crore).
• Average 5 Assemblies goes to election yearly
 Speedy Development Work.
 Check on Black Money
 Smooth functioning of the Government Machinery
 Efficiency of Governance

7. Concerns
Constitutional Problems on Alliances
Misuse of Article 356
If Lok Sabha dissolved before 5 years, What is to assemblies? 
If Assembly dissolved before 5 years, what is to Lok Sabha?
Local issues will not be addressed.
Regional Parties will have tough time.
Delay in Election Results
Requirement of Huge Machinery & Resources 
1977  3 years
1989  2 years
1996  18 Months
1998  13 Months
4500 Crore for
New EVMs Only

8. Concerns (Contd..)
Constitutional Amendments needed
1. Article 83  Houses of Parliament.
2. Article 85  Lok Sabha by the President.
3. Article 172  Duration of state legislatures.
4. Article 174  Dissolution of state assemblies.
5. Article 356  President’s Rule in the state.
6. The Representation of People Act, 1951  Stability of tenure
for both parliament and assemblies.

9. Conclusion
 Keeping the present scenario in view; it seems tough to adopt the system.
 The regional parties will not agree
 According to a survey, 77% chances that the Indian voter will vote for the same
party for both the state and Centre;
 Central Govt in power may be really tough on states.
 Successful implementation in
• Sweden, Indonesia, South Africa, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Belgium, Poland, Slovenia,
Albania
However, seen the benefits, it is advisable to go for One
Nation, One Election concept for national interest.

10. JAI HIND