Rekha Gupta Says One-Nation-One-Election Essential For India, Delhi Extends Full Support

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has voiced strong support for the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, stating that the reform is the “need of the hour” and asserting that the national capital is prepared to align itself with a synchronised electoral cycle. Her remarks came after a meeting with a delegation from the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the proposal.

The 39-member parliamentary panel, headed by PP Chaudhary, is currently reviewing two key bills — the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 — which aim to establish a legal framework for conducting simultaneous elections across India. As part of its consultation process, the committee is engaging with state governments and other stakeholders to gather feedback on the proposed electoral reform.

Speaking after the meeting, Chief Minister Gupta said the current cycle of frequent elections across the country disrupts governance and administrative efficiency at multiple levels. She argued that repeated polls place a continuous burden on the system, diverting administrative machinery from development work and policy implementation due to prolonged engagement in election-related duties.

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Gupta further stated that since Delhi’s Legislative Assembly elections are held only about a year apart from the Lok Sabha elections, logistical adjustments could be made to facilitate national-level synchronisation. She expressed confidence that coordination between the Centre and states could help align electoral schedules without significant administrative disruption.

She added that Delhi would extend full cooperation in the process, emphasising that frequent elections lead to repeated enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, which in turn slows down governance and development projects. According to her, a unified election cycle would allow governments to focus more consistently on long-term planning and execution. The proposal for simultaneous elections has been under discussion for several years and has gained renewed momentum with the introduction of the current bills.

Supporters argue that it would reduce election expenditure, improve governance continuity and minimise policy paralysis caused by repeated electoral cycles, while critics have raised concerns about its feasibility in a diverse federal structure like India. The Joint Parliamentary Committee is expected to continue consultations with various states, political parties and experts before finalising its recommendations. Delhi’s support adds to the growing list of political voices engaging with the proposal, as the national debate on electoral synchronisation intensifies.

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