Should India hold Lok Sabha and state elections at the same time?

Some state is almost always in election mode. Holding all elections together, debated as "One Nation, One Election", would change that.

The case for

• It would cut election costs and the disruption of repeated campaigns.

• Governments could focus on governing instead of the next election.

The case against

• State issues could be drowned out by national campaigns.

• It is unclear what happens when a government falls mid-term, and states may lose autonomy.

Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.