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Pooja Prasanna

One nation, one election: What it means for India’s democracy

The Modi government’s One Nation, One Election bill has sparked heated debates. Although simultaneous elections were held post independence, why are there strong oppositions now? Those in its favour, say this will bring financial efficiency and ease of governance, but the critics argue that it will challenge the country’s federalism. 

In this episode of Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna looks at the Ram Nath Kovind Committee report based on which the One Nation, One Election bill was drafted and also examines the claims and counter claims. 

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