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One Nation One Election: A high-level committee on simultaneous elections was constituted on September 2, 2023 under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind. The committee submitted its 18,626-page report to President Draupadi Murmu earlier this year. The report states that simultaneous elections have been held between 1951 and 1967.
When simultaneous elections were held in the country – Photo: AMAR UJALA
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The discussion on ‘One Country One Election’ has started once again in the country. A committee was formed under the leadership of former President Ram Nath Kovind for this, whose report has now been approved. After the approval of the Union Cabinet, the government can present the proposal in the House in the upcoming winter session.
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The Kovind Committee had also submitted its report to the President at the beginning of the year. This 18,626 page report prepared in 191 days says that from 2029, Lok Sabha and assembly elections should be held simultaneously in the first phase in the country. After this, local body elections can be held in the second phase within 100 days. The Kovind Committee also said that simultaneous elections have been held between 1951 and 1967.
Let us know when were simultaneous elections held in the country? When did simultaneous elections stop? What was the reason for this?
