The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' has proposed that conducting simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and local bodies could lead to significant savings of nearly ₹7 lakh crore (approximately $840 billion USD) for India. JPC Chairperson P. P. Chaudhary emphasized that this initiative could enhance governance efficiency and potentially increase India's GDP growth by up to 1.6%. The proposal was developed by an eight-member committee established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind. This committee dedicated 186 days to preparing its report, which was subsequently referred to the JPC. The recommendations suggest synchronizing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, followed by elections for Panchayats and Municipalities within a 100-day period. Currently, the JPC members, which include 39 members in total, are visiting Gujarat to gather insights and discuss the implications of this proposal. Meetings with key officials such as Chief Secretary M. K. Das and DGP Dr. K. L. N. Rao took place at Gift City Club in Gandhinagar, highlighting the JPC's commitment to thorough consultation and planning.