Question 11GS2GS2

Simultaneous elections are advocated as a step towards reforming the electoral process and streamlining governance; however, their broader implications for democracy and federalism remain contentious. Discuss.

Introduction

The simultaneous elections are envisaged under the 'One Nation One election' program for the state and union government.

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Main Body

The simultaneous elections are envisaged under the 'One Nation One election' program for the state and union government.

ElectionsElections

Union Government, State Government, LSGsUnion + State elections

Fig: Vision of One Nation One Election

Simultaneous Elections' Impact on electoral process

(I) Potential benefits:

1lead to cutting overwhelming expenditure on multiple election.

By Fiscal prudence through electoral reforms

2Time and cost overruns in year long elections will be cut.

36af saving administrative workforce from continuous preoccupation is elections.

4Focus on policy framework, increased focus on governance, service delivery

5Consolidates Indian federalism with uniform electoral process.

6Simplification of elections process for the citizens.

(D) Development of common manifesto with a national vision.

(II) Challenges faced:

1Subversion of regional interests impacting state interests

By Potential regional demands creating conflicts, tensions.

3Potential federal conflict due to overshadowing local interest

By Potential regional demands creating conflicts, tensions.

4Undermining democratic process and electoral accountability

5Reduction in representation of she state issues in Parliamentary debates

6potential for authoritarian unitary structure through common elections.

7Division from the goal of decentralisation of democracy

Top down model they bottom-up approach.

The Ramanath Koving Committees need to be implemented with the aim of cooperative, consensys oriented, collaborative democratic process for simultaneous elections.

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Conclusion

The Ramanath Koving Committees need to be implemented with the aim of cooperative, consensys oriented, collaborative democratic process for simultaneous elections.

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Diagram

Vision of One Nation One Election showing Elections with Union Government, State Government, LSGs branching to Union + State elections

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Ankita Anil Patil

AIR 1402025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Elections

Simultaneous Elections - One Nation One Election

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