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Background
Overview
The ONOE proposal is a significant electoral reform initiative with profound implications for India's constitutional framework, federalism, parliamentary democracy, and electoral process. UPSC frequently asks about such reforms, their constitutional validity, pros, cons, and impact on governance and polity.
The 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) proposal advocates for holding Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections simultaneously across India. Proponents argue it saves costs, reduces policy paralysis, and ensures administrative efficiency, while critics raise concerns about its impact on federalism, the parliamentary system, and regional party dynamics.