One Nation One Election: Union Cabinet approved One Nation, One Election and it is likely to bring Comprehensive Bill during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, according to ZEE News TV sources. If the One Nation, One Election bill gets tabled and passed in both Houses - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—it will be a big step towards simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.



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On September 2, 2023, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government established a High-Level Committee to examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections in India.


The committee was chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind. After gathering suggestions, viewpoints, and comments from various stakeholders, including political parties, the committee submitted its report on March 14, 2024. The purpose of the government is to hold Parliamentary and Assembly elections in one go.


The latest development comes days after the reports claimed that the NDA government may table the bill either in the ongoing winter session or in the budget session next year. Congress has already opposed the bill and the INDIA bloc parties are likely to remain united in opposing the legislation.


Can BJP Get One Nation One Election Bill Passed?


While the NDA would need a 2/3rd majority to get the bill passed, there is one catch that the BJP may look to turn in its favour. The 2/3rd rule simply means - 2/3rd of MPs present in the House on the day of voting. For example, in the Lok Sabha, if only 400 out of 543 members are present during voting, the required special majority would be 268 (calculated as two-thirds of 400 plus one).


The same goes for the Rajya Sabha as well. If some opposition parties stage a walkout during the discussion and voting, the 2/3rd majority mark will come down as per the House of the strength.