Diverse Realities, Single Ballot: Examining the Limitations of One Nation One Election

The main idea behind โ€˜One Nation, One Electionโ€™ (ONOE) is to hold elections for both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies together every five years. Reports present that states often have 5 to 7 elections separately throughout the year, leading to disruptions in the development and governance processes. The group supporting this principle states that frequent elections create a disturbed legislative schedule which further affects the smooth functioning of parliamentary proceedings. However, the authors advocateagainst the idea of ONOE. The ONOE reform could result in an intensified and overwhelming campaign season, overshadowing critical regional issues amidst the far-reaching national concerns. The potential sidelining of regional voices and local concerns in comparison with the mainstream national discourse will adversely impact voter engagement and representation.

Unifying the Ballot: Why One Nation One Election is the way forward for India in 2024

The author, in this piece, makes a case for holding a single election in India instead of separate elections for the Centre and the States at different time periods. Advocating for One Nation One Election, they discuss the need, expenditure considerations, importance of national parties and good and bad governance considerations while implementing the same. They also opine on how ONOE can be implemented in India.

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