In a decisive move, the government has established a committee, led by former president Ram Nath Kovind, to delve into the intricacies surrounding the concept of “one nation, one election.” This initiative follows a call for a special parliamentary session from September 18 to 22, with undisclosed agendas casting an aura of intrigue.
Over the course of time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ardently championed the synchronization of Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. The assignment of Kovind to investigate this matter underscores the government’s earnestness, especially as a cluster of imminent elections looms on the horizon.
Scheduled assembly polls in five states during November-December, closely trailed by the Lok Sabha elections in May-June the following year, present a formidable electoral landscape. Nevertheless, recent government actions have unfurled the prospect of advancing these elections, stirring considerations about the general election’s sequence alongside several state-level polls.
As the political arena continues to evolve, the endeavor towards “one nation, one election” navigates uncharted waters, setting the stage for an engaging discourse on the nation’s electoral future.
(Reported with inputs from PTI)
