One nation one polls: Know about pros and cons
Lok Sabha elections simultaneously may reduce that cost. -Besides, simultaneous elections may save time and the government can get five stable years to focus on governance instead of winning polls.
-To ensure that a state government does not fall without an alternative, the Law Commission recommended that a no-confidence motion against a government should be followed by a confidence motion so that if the Opposition doesn't have the numbers to form an alternative government, the regime in office cannot be removed. -Electronic voting machines (EVMs) which have a life span of 15 years, would only be used three times under the One Nation One Election proposal.
-To implement the new election rules, five articles in the Constitution and Representation of the People Act (1951) would have to be amended. Every recognised state and national party would have to agree to the change.
- No proposal made a provision for hung legislatures or the premature dissolution of governments. -If the Centre will continue to have the power to dismiss the state government (under Article 356), there cannot be the One Nation One Poll rule eligible.
-Voters may end up voting on national issues even for state polls which would benefit larger national parties and marginalise regional parties. -Under this rule, a wave of one person or one issue may give unbridled power to rule.
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