Analysis Of The Concept Of One Nation, One Election In India’s Political System

Krishna, Amity Law College Noida

ABSTRACT

As it has been in the news for a while, the union government formed a committee to examine the idea of "One Nation, One Election" in respect of India. This proposal raises a lot of questions, particularly about what effect it will have on federalism. While India is not a fully federal country, there are many characteristics that make it so, and the subject is hotly debated. I will do my best to examine the advantages and disadvantages of this plan in this paper, since many states do not support it and believe it will weaken the principles of the election system that has been in place since our independence.

Another question regarding the implementation of this idea is that what constitutional adjustments we need to make and if the state would also need to ratify it. This paper will also analyse how this idea will lower the cost of holding elections at different levels, with the money saved being used for welfare initiatives. It will also analyse how having one country, one election system will decrease government accountability, increase the likelihood of corruption and maladministration, and undermine democracy as no one party can hold power at all levels of government for an extended period of time. The abstract highlighted the main conclusion of the entire research while the report offers a thorough, evidence-based assessment of the anticipated advantages, costs, and drawbacks; it also highlights the numerous factors involved in evaluating this significant election reform proposal.

Keywords: Federalism, Governance, Constitution, Amendments, Government, Accountability, Democracy.