Explained: India's one nation one election proposal

India's federal government is seeking to bring a controversial bill for holding federal and state assembly elections together.

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With 28 states, eight union territories and nearly a billion eligible voters, polls are a constant feature of the nation's political landscape.

For years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has championed the idea of "One Nation, One Election" - a proposal to hold state and federal elections simultaneously every five years.

On Tuesday, the Indian law minister introduced a bill to implement this system in the parliament sparking a debate over power dynamics.

Supporters argue this approach would slash campaign costs, ease the strain on administrative resources and streamline governance.

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