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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has voiced strong support for the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) initiative, calling it a crucial step toward efficient governance. He highlighted how frequent elections disrupt administrative work and inflate costs, citing Haryana's recent electoral cycle as an example. Saini emphasized that synchronized polls would enhance voter enthusiasm and participation. The proposal was discussed during a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting reviewing constitutional amendments.

Key Points: Haryana CM Nayab Saini Backs Modi's One Nation One Election Plan

  • ONOE will save resources and streamline governance
  • Frequent elections disrupt development work
  • Haryana faced three elections in a year
  • Simultaneous polls boost voter participation
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ONOE not just slogan but a national approach towards a strong democracy: Haryana CM

Haryana CM Nayab Saini supports ONOE, citing reduced costs and better governance while addressing the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

"It’s not just a slogan but a national approach towards a strong and coordinated democracy. – Nayab Singh Saini"

Chandigarh, June 16

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) is a vital part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary concept of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”.

“It’s not just a slogan but a national approach towards a strong and coordinated democracy. The Haryana government extends its in-principle support to this initiative, and its effective implementation will yield multi-dimensional benefits for the country,” said CM Saini.

The Chief Minister said at a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee in New Chandigarh, near here. The committee is on a study tour regarding the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territory Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Committee Chairman P.P. Chaudhary, along with several Members of Parliament, was present on the occasion.

CM Saini said the implementation of ‘One Nation, One Election’ would bring significant reforms to the democratic system. He said frequent elections hinder development works, as the administrative machinery “remains engaged in the election process, directly affecting the public”.

Citing Haryana as an example, he said the state has undergone three major elections within the past year: the Lok Sabha elections from March to June 2024, the Assembly elections from August to October, and the Municipal elections from February to March 2025. He said that due to the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct during the elections, the pace of development was disrupted. The administration was preoccupied with election duties, and the public had to bear the consequences. Moreover, the expenditure incurred on elections was very high, said the Chief Minister.

Saini said that ‘One Nation, One Election’ would not only save resources but also reflect the people’s sentiment that elections should be held simultaneously to avoid wastage of time and money. “This would also increase public participation in the democratic process. Therefore, everyone should unanimously support this initiative,” he said.

The Chief Minister suggested that while deciding election dates, socio-cultural factors like agricultural seasons, festivals, wedding seasons, holidays, etc., should be considered to ensure maximum voter participation. He said frequent elections reduce voter enthusiasm, which negatively impacts voter turnout.

“If elections are held once every five years, it will generate renewed enthusiasm among voters, thereby strengthening democracy and enhancing public participation,” he added.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
ONOE makes perfect sense! The amount of money and time wasted in conducting elections every few months is insane. Just imagine all those resources being used for infrastructure or education instead. Full support to PM Modi's vision! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the idea sounds good on paper, I worry about regional issues getting overshadowed in national elections. Smaller parties may struggle to make their voices heard. We need more discussion on how to balance this.
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Amit S.
As someone from Haryana, I've seen how development stops during election season. The CM is right - our panchayat elections, assembly polls, and LS elections all happen separately. ONOE will bring much-needed stability! 🙌
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Sunita R.
The festival season point is very valid. In villages, people are too busy during harvest time to care about voting. If elections are planned better, more farmers can participate. Good thinking by CM Saini!
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Vikram J.
I'm concerned about the constitutional challenges. What if a state government falls mid-term? Will we have President's rule for years until the next cycle? The committee must address these practical issues first.
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Neha T.
Elections every 5 years means politicians will actually have to deliver on promises instead of always being in campaign mode. Less drama, more development - that's what India needs! 👏
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Karan P.
The Model Code of Conduct point hits home. In my city, road repairs stopped for 3 months before elections. ONOE will reduce such disruptions.

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