Citing reasons such as saving money and expediting development, all three Bihar allies of the National Democratic Alliance – the Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) — have backed the Union Cabinet’s decision to go ahead with its ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal.

The recommendation to hold national and state elections simultaneously is an important step towards making India's democracy even more vibrant and participative.

Following the Union Cabinet's nod to the proposal of "One Nation, One Election," Aam Aadmi Party MP, Sandeep Pathak, slammed the Centre and said that it was another new "jumla" of the BJP.

The Union Cabinet has approved the 'one nation, one election' proposal recommended by a panel led by former president Ram Nath Kovind. Opposition parties criticize the move as impractical and harmful to federalism.