One Nation, One Election: Economist Gita Gopinath Flags 'Logistical Stress', Cites Indonesia's Lessons
Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 11:41 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
Harvard economist Gita Gopinath on Wednesday flagged significant logistical challenges in implementing the proposed “One Nation, One Election” model, even as she supported its economic rationale. Appearing before a parliamentary panel examining Bills on simultaneous elections, Gopinath cited Indonesia’s experience as a cautionary example, noting that the Southeast Asian nation faced major hurdles in conducting unified polls across its 17,000 islands.
