One Nation, One Election — remedy worse than disease
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Federalism & Centre-State relations· Mains·
Why in news
The proposed 'One Nation, One Election' bill faces criticism for potentially undermining federalism and weakening accountability by truncating legislative tenures.
Background
The proposal would empower the President to set an election date for all State Assemblies even if their terms have not expired. Critics argue this could create a 'governance dead zone' and that fiscal cost savings are minimal compared to the constitutional changes.
Facts for Prelims
- FactONOE: Proposal to synchronize national and state elections
- BodyPresident: Empowered under the proposal to set election dates for all State Assemblies
- FactFiscal impact: Experts argue cost savings are minimal compared to constitutional changes
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the impact of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal on the federal structure and democratic accountability in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between central authority to set dates and state legislative autonomy
- Accountability gap: Reduced incentive for reform due to truncated mandates and shortened governance cycles
- Fiscal vs Constitutional trade-off: Minimal cost savings vs significant alteration of constitutional norms
Keywords: Federalism · Democratic Accountability · Constitutional Amendment · Legislative Tenure · Governance Dead Zone
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