HLC Submits One Nation, One Election Report

• 15 Mar 2024

On 14th March, former President Ram Nath Kovind-led committee submitted the comprehensive report on One Nation, One Election to the President Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

Key Points

• Clarifications on Concerns Raised: The report addresses four major concerns regarding the One Nation, One Election proposal.
• Constitutional Validity: The report counters claims of unconstitutionality, citing examples and constitutional provisions.
• Democratic Principles: It dismisses arguments against democratic principles, emphasizing benefits like resource efficiency and governance.
• Federalism Concerns: The report highlights constitutional provisions to refute concerns about federalism.
• Hung Parliament/Assembly: Concerns about addressing hung scenarios are addressed with references to the Sarkaria Commission's recommendations.