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=== One Nation, One Election ===
"[[One Nation, One Election]]" is an initiative proposed in India to synchronize the schedules of the [[Lok Sabha]] (House of the People) and state legislative assembly elections. The concept aims to conduct simultaneous elections for both central and state governments, a practice that was prevalent until 1967. Advocates argue that this approach would significantly reduce the burden on the public exchequer, minimize the disruption caused by frequent elections, and ensure more consistent policy implementation. However, it faces challenges, such as the logistical complexities of conducting elections on such a large scale and concerns over the potential impact on the federal structure of governance. The proposal continues to spark significant debate among political parties, constitutional experts, and the general public in India.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-31 |title=What does 'One Nation, One Election' mean? Pros and cons of simultaneous polls |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/what-does-one-nation-one-election-mean-pros-and-cons-of-simultaneous-polls-2429335-2023-08-31 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |last2= |first2= |date=2024-03-16 |title=High-Level Committee Report on One Nation, One Election |url=https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/16/high-level-committee-report-on-one-nation-one-election/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation |language=en-US}}</ref>

Simultaneous elections were common in India until 1967, but the practice ended due to the premature dissolution of some state assemblies and the Lok Sabha in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The idea has been periodically revisited, with significant push in recent years from Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] and the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name=":1" />