The Union Cabinet has approved the controversial 'one nation, one election' proposal, which aims to synchronize Lok Sabha and Assembly elections within a 100-day window, following recommendations from a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. Opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC), have criticized the plan as impractical and a diversion from critical issues ahead of elections, labeling it a 'cheap stunt' by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed skepticism about the feasibility of such a plan, questioning how many constitutional amendments would be needed for its implementation. TMC leader Derek O'Brien echoed these sentiments, arguing that the government is not taking into account the complexities of conducting simultaneous elections. The proposal, which requires further parliamentary approval and ratification by states, has garnered significant opposition, with critics calling it a political gimmick that lacks substantive discussion. As the debate unfolds, it remains to be seen how this initiative will affect the upcoming electoral landscape.