The government has begun taking steps to implement the long-standing proposal of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, known as the “One Nation, One Election” initiative. On Tuesday, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced two key Bills in the Lok Sabha aimed at advancing this agenda.
A Constitution Amendment Bill was tabled to align the terms of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, a crucial step towards enabling synchronized elections across the country.
In addition, a second Bill was introduced to amend existing laws governing Union Territories and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. These changes aim to facilitate the conduct of simultaneous elections in these regions alongside the rest of the country.