Cabinet Clears Controversial One Nation, One Election Proposal

• The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for simultaneous elections in India, as recommended by a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
• Details of the proposal are still unclear and will be clarified at a Cabinet briefing by a Union minister at 3 pm.
• The Kovind committee suggested a one-time measure to synchronize the terms of state assemblies with the Parliament.
• Fresh elections would be held only for the remainder of the term if disrupted by events like a no-confidence motion.
• Despite a reduced tally in the Lok Sabha, the BJP-led NDA government aims to implement this plan within its current term.

Source: Indian Express