<h5>What is the ‘one nation, one election’ plan?</h5><p>Elections are an essential part of society that helps to select the country’s leaders. Two main types of elections are held in India. One is the Lok Sabha election to choose the leaders for the central government. Another is the state assembly elections that select the state's leaders.</p><p>On 1st September 2023, the Central government formed a group led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine the possibility of the 'one nation, one election' (ONOE) plan. The ONOE plan is about synchronising the timing of the Lok Sabha and the state assembly elections across India.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-government-s-one-nation-one-election-plan%2FRam_Nath_Kovind.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=1ba1fdcf-6aa5-480f-a40f-0bc032ea801d"><figcaption>Former President Ram Nath Kovind is heading the group. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / GODL-India</figcaption></figure><p>The plan is to hold these elections all at once, either on the same day or within a certain time. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has always discussed holding the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously. So, the group has been formed to decide on the ONOE plan.</p><h5>What are some advantages of the ‘one nation, one election’ plan?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-government-s-one-nation-one-election-plan%2FPoll.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=e30b7316-b300-40e2-85c1-c20a273bb90a"><figcaption>Voting machines being carried by officials. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / GODL-India</figcaption></figure><p>The main benefit of this plan is that it will lower the cost of conducting elections. Each separate election requires a large amount of money. The ONOE can help reduce this expenditure. Conducting elections simultaneously will reduce the pressure on administrative and security forces, as they are engaged in electoral duties many times a year.</p><p>The plan will also help reduce the frequency of elections held across the country. Implementing the ONOE will allow the government to focus on various issues rather than only on elections. This will help the country and its citizens grow.</p><h5>What are some disadvantages of the ‘one nation, one election’ plan?</h5><p>To implement the ONOE plan, various changes must be made to the Constitution. The changes have to be agreed upon in the state assemblies too. This might take time. Also, all parties have to agree to the plan. The opposition parties have already opposed the ONOE.</p><p>Also, there is a concern that regional issues will be overshadowed by national issues influencing the state election results. Another major problem is what will happen if the central or state governments collapse before the next elections. Will elections be held again, or will the President's rule be imposed?</p><p>These are some concerns regarding the ONOE plan. The government must work out the plan properly before implementing it.</p>

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