A Presumed Ambitious Reform in Indian Polity: One Nation, One Election

Abstract

Upholding fair electoral practices remains a formidable challenge globally, yet India has demonstrated remarkable success in navigating this complex terrain. The practice of holding free and fair elections in India can be attributed to the electoral reforms undertaken from time to time. One nation one election is one electoral reform purposed with a view to affect the cost reduction and time saving with societies 4 ensuring simultaneous elections 4 Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha. The paper analyses the recommendations of the committee constituted for the purpose along with the constitutional provisions, the recommendations of different commissions and committees in the past to analyze the possible negative end positive impact of implementing the proposed election reform. The prevailing international practices and the provisions in the constitutions of the countries studied for drafting Indian constitution have been examined to draw inferences in the present work. It has been found that the proposed reform is possible with the consensus of states, different political parties, with the amendments in the Indian constitution without disturbing that federal structure of the Indian polity. The initiative will result into cost effectiveness, economies of large scale and ensure stability of governments to maintain the pace on the agenda od development.  One Nation, One Election' envisions a unified electoral cycle that could usher in a new era of democratic efficiency and stability in India. While it promises efficiency, stability, and cost savings, it also poses constitutional, logistical and political challenges