One Nation One Election

Eminent political scientist J Prabhash explains why the Congress-led alliance won so comprehensively in Kerala and why it will need to demonstrate efficiency in governance very quickly

DMK leader expresses confidence in victory despite a multi-cornered contest, highlighting welfare initiatives and exemplary governance. He dismisses rumors of alliance discord and defends the party's approach to smaller partners. The chief minister frames the election as 'Team Tamil Nadu vs Team Delhi,' asserting the state's resistance to centralized control.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan advocated for 'One Nation, One Election' at the Times of India National CSR Summit 2026, arguing it would foster stronger decision-making and long-term policy focus. The event also honored Nripendra Misra, Justice Bela M Trivedi, and V K Shunglu with lifetime achievement awards for their significant contributions.

The Union Cabinet has approved the 'one nation, one election' proposal recommended by a panel led by former president Ram Nath Kovind. Opposition parties criticize the move as impractical and harmful to federalism. Meanwhile, BJP and its allies support it, citing benefits like reduced election expenses and improved law and order.

Coming out strongly against any attempt by the BJP to bring ‘one nation, one election’, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that it will not be allowed as it was against the Constitution and federalism.

writes Sharanya Menon, a student of IB curriculum at TSRS, Moulsari

Trinamool Congress leaders oppose 'One Nation, One Election' idea, calling it a hidden agenda to form a dictatorship government. They express concern about interference with the federal structure of the country and emphasize the importance of regional parties. Mamata Banerjee questions the meaning of 'One Nation' and disagrees with the formulation and proposal of the concept.

Chief minister M K Stalin’s outstanding leadership and governance will ensure that DMK sweeps the urban local body elections and this year’s budget would be a further reflection of the CM’s ability, said finance minister P T R Palanivel Thiaga Rajan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the issue of conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections every five years.