Government of India Initiates High-Level Committee for “One Nation, One Election”
New Delhi January 07
In a significant move, the Government of India has formed a High-Level Committee to explore the feasibility of simultaneous elections across the nation. The Gazette Notification No. 211, dated September 2, 2023, outlines the committee’s mandate, which includes recommending a legal and administrative framework, proposing amendments to the Constitution and related election laws, and addressing logistical aspects like common electoral rolls and EVMs/VVPATs.
Members of the general public are invited to contribute their suggestions in writing by January 15, 2024. These suggestions will be considered by the Committee in their decision-making process. To submit recommendations, individuals can visit https://onoe.gov.in, email sc-hlc@gov.in, or send them by post to the following address:
Secretary
High Level Committee – One Nation, One Election
Jodhpur Officers Hostel, (Block No. 9)
Near National Gallery of Modern Arts ‘C’ Hexagon
(India Gate Circle)
For more information on the Committee’s Terms of Reference and expert reports, please visit https://onoe.gov.in/onoe-reports. This initiative marks a crucial step towards streamlining the electoral process in India.
