One Nation One election marks new era of governance, accountability: Tarun Chugh

Srinagar, Dec 12: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today welcomed the Union Cabinet’s landmark approval of the One Nation One Election (ONOE) describing it as a transformative step toward strengthening India’s democracy and governance.

In a statement, he lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership in spearheading this reform, which aims to synchronise elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies across the country. Chugh emphasised that ONOE will streamline India’s electoral process, reduce financial and administrative burdens, and enhance democratic participation.

“One Nation, One Election is a game-changing initiative that reflects Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to building a more efficient and participative democracy. By aligning electoral cycles, we will not only save significant resources but also eliminate the disruptions caused by frequent elections,” he said.

The BJP leader highlighted the historical context of simultaneous elections in India, which were held between 1952 and 1967. By adopting ONOE, we are taking a decisive step toward a more stable governance framework and fostering greater democratic engagemen, he added.

Chugh also underlined the significant financial savings anticipated from ONOE, pointing out that simultaneous elections could drastically reduce the Rs 60,000 crore spent by political parties and the Rs 10,000 crore incurred by the government every five years. These savings, he said, could be redirected toward developmental initiatives that directly benefit citizens.

Calling ONOE a historic reform, he said, “This initiative will make India’s democracy not only the largest but also the most efficient in the world. It marks a new era of governance and accountability.”