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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Towards electoral efficiency: Constitutional, political, and logistical dimensions of One Nation, One Election in India
Authors
Anshuman Ankit (JRF)
Abstract
The "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) proposal is emerging as
a comprehensive and transformative reform of India's electoral structure,
aiming to transform the fragmented electoral schedule into a coordinated,
efficient, and resource-intensive model. This study presents a comprehensive
analysis of the constitutional, political, and logistical dimensions of ONOE.
At the constitutional level, the proposal requires significant amendments to
the terms of legislatures and Parliament, union-state relations, and emergency
provisions, raising serious concerns about the federal structure and the
balance of power. Politically, this reform could have profound impacts on party
competition, the autonomy of regional parties, voter behavior, the quality of
representation, and democratic pluralism. Its operational implementation
requires extensive administrative preparation, expansion of electoral
infrastructure, strengthening of security management, and enhancement of the
institutional capacities of the Election Commission of India. Based on international
examples and empirical data on electoral expenditure and governance disruption,
the study concludes that while ONOE can achieve cost savings, policy
continuity, and administrative efficiency, it also carries profound
constitutional challenges and federal sensitivities. Ultimately, this research
suggests that a phased, interactive, and institutionally sound approach is
essential to balance efficiency and democratic pluralism in India's electoral
structure.
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Pages:115-117
How to cite this article:
Anshuman Ankit (JRF) "Towards electoral efficiency: Constitutional, political, and logistical dimensions of One Nation, One Election in India". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 115-117
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