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Critical Topics and Their Significance for the UPSC CSE Examination on September 19, 2024
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Simultaneous polls plan gets Union Cabinet nod
For Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance
For Mains Examination : GS II - Indian Polity & Governance
Context:
Govt. to form implementation group to take forward recommendations of Kovind panel
PM calls proposal an ‘important step’ towards making democracy ‘vibrant and participative’
Congress terms the idea impractical, against the Constitution, and contrary to democracy
Read about:
What is ' One Nation One Election ' ?
Advantages and disadvantages of Simultaneous elections
Key takeaways:
"One Nation, One Election" refers to the proposal to synchronize India's elections to the Lok Sabha (the national parliament) and state legislative assemblies, so that they are held at the same time across the country. Currently, elections for the Lok Sabha and various state assemblies are held at different times, leading to multiple election cycles.
Key points of the proposal:
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Simultaneous Elections: Under this idea, both Lok Sabha and state assembly elections would be conducted together, reducing the frequency of elections.
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Historical Context: India had simultaneous elections until 1967, but this was disrupted due to the premature dissolution of some state assemblies.
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Arguments in Favor:
- Cost Efficiency: It can significantly reduce the financial costs involved in conducting frequent elections.
- Reduced Disruption: Frequent elections result in the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct, which restricts government activity. Simultaneous elections would limit this disruption.
- Focus on Governance: Continuous election cycles often lead to political parties being in "campaign mode," diverting attention from governance. Simultaneous elections may allow more focus on governance.
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Arguments Against:
- Logistical Challenges: Coordinating elections for such a large country with diverse electoral needs is a complex task.
- Federal Structure Concerns: Critics argue it could undermine India's federal structure, as state governments might have to adjust their terms to align with the national election schedule.
- Impact on Local Issues: Simultaneous elections may reduce the emphasis on state-specific or local issues, as national issues could dominate election campaigns
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