‘One nation, one election can boost GDP by 1.5%, save Rs 12,000 crore’: Nirmala Sitharaman
TNN / Apr 06, 2025, 00:32 (IST)
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that implementing 'one nation, one election' could increase India's GDP by 1.5%. She highlighted cost-saving benefits and efficiency improvements from holding simultaneous polls, citing former proponents and examples of past increased voter turnout. Sitharaman emphasized resource savings and the potential to redirect funds towards welfare programs.