One Nation, One Election:

Holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections together to reduce frequency and cost.

History:

• Held together in 1951-52, 1957, 1962, and 1967.
• After 1967, the schedule broke, and elections were not held together.

Recent Developments:

• PM Modi proposed the idea in 2014.
• A committee under President Ram Nath Kovind examined the issue.

Kovind Panel's Suggestions:

Phased Process:

• First Phase: Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
• Second Phase: Local body elections within 100 days.
• Hung Houses: Elections for the remaining term only.

Constitutional Amendments Needed:

• Amendments in Articles 83 and 172.
• Article 324A for Panchayat and Municipal elections.
• Article 325 for a uniform voter list and ID cards.