INDIAN DEMOCRACY: THE CONCEPT OF 'ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION'
भारतीय लोकतंत्र: 'एक राष्ट्र, एक चुनाव' की संकल्पना
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.3862Keywords:
Indian Democracy, One Nation One Election, Election Commission, Constitutional Amendment, Democratic Process, Political Stability, Resource Saving, Election Reforms, Administrative Challenge, Consensus Of Political PartiesAbstract [English]
The concept of 'One Nation, One Election' in India is a proposal to hold simultaneous elections to the state assemblies and the Lok Sabha. The idea is proposed to save the country's resources, time and cost, reduce administrative burden and ensure stability of governance. Its benefits include reduction in election expenditure, ease of policy-making, and public convenience. However, its implementation faces problems such as constitutional amendment, political consensus, technical difficulties, and the challenge of snap elections. Its impact on Indian democracy can be positive, provided it is implemented keeping in mind the diversity of the country and the constitutional framework. Overall, this concept can make the democratic process more robust and inclusive.
Abstract [Hindi]
भारत में 'एक राष्ट्र, एक चुनाव' की संकल्पना राज्य विधानसभाओं और लोकसभा के चुनावों को एक साथ कराने का प्रस्ताव है। यह विचार देश के संसाधनों, समय और खर्च को बचाने, प्रशासनिक बोझ कम करने और शासन की स्थिरता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रस्तुत किया गया है। इसके लाभों में चुनावी खर्च में कमी, नीति-निर्माण में सुगमता, और जनता की सुविधा शामिल हैं। हालाँकि, इसे लागू करने में संवैधानिक संशोधन, राजनीतिक सहमति, तकनीकी कठिनाइयाँ, और आकस्मिक चुनावों की चुनौती जैसी समस्याएँ हैं। भारतीय लोकतंत्र पर इसका प्रभाव सकारात्मक हो सकता है, बशर्ते इसे देश की विविधता और संवैधानिक ढाँचे को ध्यान में रखते हुए लागू किया जाए। समग्र रूप से, यह संकल्पना लोकतांत्रिक प्रक्रिया को अधिक सुदृढ़ और समावेशी बना सकती है।
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