Supreme Court to Examine Constitutional Validity of ‘One Nation, One Election’ Policy
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- 22 Mar 2025 --
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For decades, India has held separate elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, but a proposal to synchronize them under the “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) policy has sparked intense debate. Now, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging its constitutional validity.
The policy aims to streamline governance, reduce electoral costs, and minimize political disruptions. However, critics argue that:
🗳️ It undermines federalism by centralizing electoral power.
🗳️ Early dissolution of a state assembly could force an entire nation-wide election.
🗳️ Smaller regional parties might lose influence to national parties.
Legal scholars say the case could reshape India’s democratic framework, potentially requiring constitutional amendments to implement synchronized elections.
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