Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
2. One nation, one election could be a step in the right direction. However, developing political consensus for it looks difficult to achieve. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
‘One nation, one election’ is not a new concept. Though not explicitly stated in the statute books, it seems to have been the assumption of the framers of our Constitution. Midterm elections, either in the states or the Centre, were envisaged to be an exception rather than the rule.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about possibility of holding simultaneous elections of the parliament and state legislatures in the country.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of ‘One Nation, One election’.
Body:
In the first part, write about advantages of simultaneous elections.
Next, write about the feasibility and India’s preparedness to conduct simultaneous election in India – 5 elections to legislatures per year, capability of election commission, growing political will etc.
Next, write about the limitations that hinder conduct of simultaneous elections in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion regard the conduct of simultaneous elections.
