Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business,
powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
2)One year one election would be more appropriate for India rather than one nation one election. Examine.(250 words)
Why this question
Elections in India signify the world’s largest democratic exercise but on the other hand frequent elections across the country consume a significant amount of resources and divert much of the time of the political parties at the central level. The present PM has suggested many times, the idea of one nation one election. And recently Election Commission presented the idea of one year one election in place of one nation one election. The question is related to GS 2 syllabus under the following heading-
Key demand of the question
The question wants us to contrast the idea of “one nation one election” vs “one year one election”. We have to explain why the later is better suited for India in the present circumstances.
Directive word
Examine- We have to give explanation in support of the given stand i.e one year one election is better. We have to support our answer with proper arguments/ facts etc.
Structure of the answer
Introduction– Mention the EC’s idea of one year one election, and also mention the other option of one nation one election.
Body– Discuss in points, why the EC’S idea is better.
e.g it will require fewer amendments to the constitution, it will respect the essence of the exercise of popular will, unlike one nation one election which prioritizes economic costs of elections over the exercise itself, it will avoid clubbing of national and state issues, it will not disturb federalism much, not much issues generated by emergencies like need to hold by-election etc.
Conclusion– Mention the importance of the exercise of the election, and the diverse structure and aspirations of India which necessitate respect for popular will and democracy.
