In its submissions to the Law Commission and Kovind panel, the Election Commission flagged the need for the large numbers of additional EVMs and VVPATs that will be required, along with the requirements of time and money.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections and hence paving the way for ‘One nation, one election’.

The BJP-led NDA government faces challenges in passing constitutional amendments for 'one nation, one election.' With a need for 18 amendments, the government must secure substantial parliamentary support.

The union cabinet on Wednesday cleared the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal in a significant step towards holding simultaneous polls across the country.

The Modi government aims to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, requiring constitutional amendments. While 32 political parties support it, significant opposition exists. The government must collaborate with non-NDA parties to secure a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.

The panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had submitted the report in March ahead of the announcement of Lok Sabha elections.