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One Nation, One Election in India: Problems, Prospects and Federal Implications

Author(s) Ms. Nang Myawati Thommong
Country India
Abstract The proposal of “One Nation, One Election”(ONOE) seeks to synchronise elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, which has emerged as a significant electoral reform in India’s democratic discourse. The primary objective of this reform is to minimise administrative and financial burdens, and limit governance disruptions caused by repeated imposition of the Model Code of Conduct and enhance policy continuity. However critics contend that such a reform may fundamentally alter India’s federal balance.
This paper critically examines the rationale, feasibility and constitutional implications of ONOE within India’s federal framework. Using analytical approach, the study trace the historical evolution of simultaneous election in India. It evaluates institutional argument supporting electoral synchronisation and analyses the potential impact on state autonomy, federal balance and democratic representation. By situating ONOE within India’s socio- political context and analysing the international practices, the study argues while electoral synchronization may offer administrative and economic advantages, but its implementation possess challenges to the principle of federalism and democratic decentralization adopted in India. Without robust constitutional safeguard and broad political consensus, electoral synchronisation risk centralising political power and marginalise regional interest . This paper concludes that the incremental electoral reform may provide a more viable alternative to address governance disruptions while preserving India’s federal and democratic character.
Keywords One Nation, One Election, Federalism, Electoral Reforms, Governance, India
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68488
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