The Joint Committee of Parliament met with Goa's Cabinet to discuss the operationalization of 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 to mitigate economic losses
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Parliament & state legislatures· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Joint Committee of Parliament met with Goa's Cabinet to discuss the operationalization of 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 to mitigate economic losses.
Background
The Joint Committee of Parliament is examining Bills on simultaneous elections. The committee reported an estimated ₹7 lakh crore economic loss due to frequent elections and noted 99% support from consulted civil society stakeholders.
Facts for Prelims
- FactEstimated economic loss due to frequent elections: ₹7 lakh crore
- FactTarget year for operationalizing 'One Nation, One Election': 2029
- BodyJoint Committee of Parliament: Body tasked with examining Bills on simultaneous elections
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and logistical challenges in implementing 'One Nation, One Election' in India. How does frequent electioneering impact the nation's fiscal health?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state autonomy and synchronized election cycles under Article 356
- Logistical bottleneck: Acute shortage of EVMs and security personnel for simultaneous nationwide polling
- Fiscal drain: High recurring expenditure on election machinery and administrative overheads affecting capital outlay
Keywords: Fiscal federalism · Constitutional morality · Administrative efficiency · Simultaneous elections · Democratic consolidation
More Polity & Constitution notes
- EC Chief Reveals 95 Crore Voters, 12 Lakh Auditors at Media Conference · 18 July 2026
- Supreme Court Slams "Second-Class Passenger" Term, Awards ₹8 Lakh Compensation · 18 July 2026
- Supreme Court Clarifies: Deletion from Electoral Roll Doesn’t Mean Loss of Citizenship · 17 July 2026
- Delhi HC to hear PIL alleging ‘intrusive police surveillance’ of Cockroach Janta Party protesters · 17 July 2026
- Maratha Reservation Battle: Court Weighs 10 Percent Quota Against 50 Percent Cap · 17 July 2026
- Supreme Court Approves Virtual Petitions, No Live-Stream After Disruption Incident · 17 July 2026
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.