<h1>Chief Minister Advocates for 'One Nation, One Election' to Enhance Efficiency and Cut Costs, Citing Global Examples</h1> The Chief Minister of Tripura emphasized the need for the 'one nation, one election' (ONOE) policy to enhance India's administrative and economic efficiency. He highlighted the significant costs of separate elections, noting that the 2019 and 2024 general elections cost over Rs 60,000 crore and Rs 1.35 lakh crore, respectively. The Chief Minister argued that simultaneous elections would save money, boost GDP, and prevent development disruptions caused by frequent election cycles. He recalled that India held simultaneous elections until 1967 and urged for awareness among the business community about its benefits, citing examples from countries like Japan, Germany, and the USA.