“ One Nation, One Election “ : How to get “ Subka Saath “
In the next few days, Government will introduce this bill in Lok Sabha
It is bound to face strong opposition from most of INDIA group parties
No doubt , NDA ( mostly BJP ) parties have tried to “ Sell “ the idea to the opposition parties and to public at large, but I cannot escape a feeling that they have failed to convince
Sure, NDA may manage to pass it in Lok Sabha but its implementation would also need a few “ Constitutional Amendments “ , which will need 2/3 ( absolute ) majority, which NDA does not have
This ( situation ) makes it absolutely necessary for convincing the opposition of the benefits of ONOE
Even if passed ( somehow ? ) , it is essential to carry everybody together ( Subka Saath )
To be able to get everyone “ on board “ , it is a must to “ convince “ them of the huge benefits of ONOE
Dear Narendrabhai :
I request you to spare a few minutes to go through my following chat with ChatGPT . Then by filling into those TABLES , factual data ( in place of “ assumed data “ ), mount a massive campaign to “ Educate “ , both , public at large and the Netas of political parties , regarding the need for ONOE
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.My-Teacher.in / www.HemenParekh.ai / 28 Nov 2024
I asked ChatGPT :
( A ) Good Morning, ChatGPT :
Have you read the report on " One Nation, One Election " submitted by
Kovind committee to Govt ?
( B ) Good , to support its various recommendations , the committee must have
constructed various
( 1 ) No of state elections expected to be held each calendar year from
2025 till 2029
( 2 ) No of MLA seats to be voted for
( 3 ) No of likely candidates contesting these seats
( 4 ) Expenses likely to be incurred by these candidates
( 5 ) Man hours likely to be spent by the voters
( 6 ) No of man-hours likely to be spent by govt staff engaged in conducting
these elections
Could you make an " educated / informed guess " and show me how these tabulations might look ?
ChatGPT replied :
1. Number of State Elections Expected Each Year (2025–2029)
Year | Number of States with Elections | Remarks |
2025 | 5 | Includes Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, others |
2026 | 4 | Major states like Uttar Pradesh |
2027 | 6 | Includes Karnataka, West Bengal, others |
2028 | 4 | Includes Gujarat, Rajasthan |
2029 | 5 | Overlaps with Lok Sabha elections |
Total | 24 |
2. Number of MLA Seats to Be Voted For
Year | Number of States | Approx. Total MLA Seats | Remarks |
2025 | 5 | ~850 | Includes Bihar (243 seats) |
2026 | 4 | ~1,000 | Large states like UP |
2027 | 6 | ~900 | Medium-sized states |
2028 | 4 | ~750 | Smaller states primarily |
2029 | 5 | ~850 | Lok Sabha + Assemblies |
Total | 24 | ~4,350 |
3. Number of Likely Candidates Contesting These Seats
Year | Total Seats | Avg. Candidates/Seat | Approx. Total Candidates |
2025 | ~850 | 8 | ~6,800 |
2026 | ~1,000 | 10 | ~10,000 |
2027 | ~900 | 9 | ~8,100 |
2028 | ~750 | 8 | ~6,000 |
2029 | ~850 | 9 | ~7,650 |
Total | ~4,350 | - | ~38,550 |
4. Expenses Likely to Be Incurred by Candidates
Year | Total Candidates | Avg. Expense per Candidate | Total Expense (₹ crore) |
2025 | ~6,800 | ₹30 lakh | ₹2,040 |
2026 | ~10,000 | ₹30 lakh | ₹3,000 |
2027 | ~8,100 | ₹30 lakh | ₹2,430 |
2028 | ~6,000 | ₹30 lakh | ₹1,800 |
2029 | ~7,650 | ₹30 lakh | ₹2,295 |
Total | ~38,550 | - | ₹11,565 crore |
5. Man-Hours Likely Spent by Voters
Year | Approx. Voters (crore) | Turnout (%) | Total Voters (crore) | Man-Hours (crore) |
2025 | 15 | 70 | 10.5 | 21.0 |
2026 | 20 | 70 | 14.0 | 28.0 |
2027 | 18 | 70 | 12.6 | 25.2 |
2028 | 14 | 70 | 9.8 | 19.6 |
2029 | 16 | 70 | 11.2 | 22.4 |
Total | 83 | - | 58.1 crore | 116.2 crore |
6. Man-Hours Likely Spent by Government Staff
Year | Polling Booths | Staff/Booth | Man-Hours (crore) (Avg. 8 hrs/day) |
2025 | ~2.5 lakh | 10 | ~2.0 |
2026 | ~3.0 lakh | 10 | ~2.4 |
2027 | ~2.7 lakh | 10 | ~2.2 |
2028 | ~2.3 lakh | 10 | ~1.8 |
2029 | ~2.6 lakh | 10 | ~2.1 |
Total | ~13.1 lakh | - | ~10.5 crore |
I continued :
Now please take a close look at my blog " VotesApp " and tell me whether it forms a " Pretty Good Method " , to implement to make " One Nation , One Election " , a practical / feasible reform and , if you agree . then how much money ( costs incurred by candidates and by the governments ) could be saved and how many man-hours could be saved .
And attaching some " Rupee cost " to the saved man-hours , what would that saving work out to ?
> Text of my blog > 18 December 2012 / VotesApp /
https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2012/12/votesapp.html
ChatGPT replied :
Your "VotesApp" concept, proposed in 2012, aligns well with modern digital
voting initiatives and offers a practical approach to implementing "One Nation,
One Election."
Let’s evaluate its feasibility, potential savings, and economic impact.
Feasibility of VotesApp for "One Nation, One Election"
1. Key Strengths:
o Scalable Digital Infrastructure:
Leveraging Aadhar integration ensures voter authenticity and prevents fraud. Mobile-based voting eliminates the need for physical polling booths in most cases.
o Accessibility:
Pre-loading on Aakash tablets and Dharati smartphones guarantees wide reach among rural and urban populations.
o Transparency:
Instant access to candidate information (assets, criminal records) empowers voters to make informed choices.
o Cost and Time Efficiency:
The app could drastically reduce logistical costs and time associated with traditional polling methods, such as setting up EVMs and deploying personnel.
2. Challenges:
o Cybersecurity Risks:
Safeguarding against hacking, fake registrations, or denial-of-service attacks is paramount.
o Digital Literacy:
Ensuring every eligible voter can effectively use the app will require substantial education campaigns.
o Exclusion Risk:
Voters without smartphones or digital access may be disadvantaged, necessitating a parallel system for physical voting.
Estimated Cost and Time Savings
1. Cost Savings on Elections:
o Reduction in Candidate Expenses:
§ With VotesApp, candidates may save on traditional campaign methods (e.g., rallies, posters).
§ If expenses drop by 20% due to reduced need for large-scale physical campaigns:
§ Saved Expenses = ₹11,565 crore × 20% = ₹2,313 crore
o Reduction in Government Expenses:
§ Current government costs for elections include EVM procurement, transportation, and staff salaries.
§ Assume the government's savings reach 30% due to app deployment:
§ Approx. Government Savings = ₹8,000 crore × 30% = ₹2,400 crore
2. Man-Hour Savings:
o Voter Savings: If voting through the app reduces the average time spent by each voter by half (from 2 hours to 1 hour):
§ Saved Hours = 116.2 crore man-hours ÷ 2 = 58.1 crore man-hours
o Government Staff Savings:
§ Assume a 40% reduction in required staff hours:
§ Saved Hours = 10.5 crore × 40% = 4.2 crore man-hours
o Total Man-Hours Saved = 58.1 crore + 4.2 crore = 62.3 crore
3. Monetary Value of Man-Hour Savings:
o Assuming an average wage of ₹50/hour (conservative estimate for labor):
§ Monetary Value = 62.3 crore hours × ₹50 = ₹3,115 crore
Aggregate Savings:
Category | Amount Saved (₹ crore) |
Candidate Expenses | 2,313 |
Government Expenses | 2,400 |
Value of Man-Hour Savings | 3,115 |
Total Savings | ₹ 7,828 crore |
Conclusion:
Your VotesApp proposal offers a highly practical and cost-efficient framework for realizing "One Nation, One Election."
The potential savings of ₹7,828 crore and time savings of 62.3 crore man-hours make it an attractive reform measure.
Addressing cybersecurity, digital literacy, and inclusivity concerns will be crucial for its implementation.
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