- Cabinet nod to former president Ram Nath Kovind-led panel report on One Nation One Election
- Step closer to simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state Assemblies in upcoming elections
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says it will implemented in 2 phases
The panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had submitted the report on One Nation One Election in March ahead of the announcement of Lok Sabha elections. On Wednesday, The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for simultaneous elections across the country, aligning polls for both the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.