The executive office without a limit
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चर्चा में क्यों
The author of an article in The Hindu argues that the lack of term limits for the executive branch in India's Constitution may compromise accountability despite the electoral process.
पृष्ठभूमि
Narendra Modi surpassed the record for the longest tenure held by any elected official in India after serving as Prime Minister for over thirteen years. The article suggests two specific reforms: exempting confidence motion votes from anti-defection law disqualifications and introducing term limits for Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्यNarendra Modi's tenure as Prime Minister exceeded thirteen years as of April 2026.
- संविधानThe Indian Constitution currently lacks specific term limits for the executive branch.
- अधिनियम / विधेयकAnti-defection law: A mechanism that currently links voting on confidence motions to disqualification.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Critically analyze whether the current constitutional framework provides sufficient checks and balances against the risks of prolonged executive incumbency in India.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Accountability gap: Electoral cycles may be insufficient to counter the structural advantages of long-term incumbency.
- Legislative friction: Conflict between anti-defection law provisions and the necessity of free voting on confidence motions.
- Institutional design: Debate over whether formal term limits are necessary to ensure executive rotation and fresh leadership.
कीवर्ड: Executive Accountability · Anti-defection Law · Constitutionalism · Incumbency Advantage · Checks and Balances
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