One nation one election and its advantage
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"ONE NATION, ONE Election " implies the simultaneous elections for the state and the state-based legislative organizations. The important impact on the democracy analysis goes as follows:
Potential benefits:
-All reduction of election costs and effective use of resources
-Draws the work violations by management and development
-The higher participation rate of consecutive voting
-A decrease in the impact of money and crime elements in many elections
Serious issues:
-In the federal system and align national elections with nationwide polls
-You can have national matters in relation to local/ government issues
-Relieve your duties as the voters will be able to voice opposition to the midterm election
-The constitutional issue in case of simultaneous poll
This implementation requires a constitutional important correction and political consensus. Even though it offers administrative efficiency, it presents substantial challenges to India's federal democratic structure and regional political representation.
Accountability of judges
Key challenges in judicial accountability:
1. Limited oversight mechanisms
- No external body to investigate misconduct
- Impeachment process rarely used
- Internal complaint handling lacks transparency
2. Constitutional barriers
- Judges protected from criticism under contempt powers
- Independence of judiciary vs accountability balance
- Lack of parliamentary control
3. System flaws
- Collegium system is not transparent
- Lagging behind creates pressure and impacts quality
- Post-retirement appointments create conflicts
Proposed solutions:
1. Structural changes
- National Commission of Judicial Control
- Performance evaluation system transparent
- Code of conduct clear and applied
2. Procedural reforms
- Time limits for cases
- Periodic review of court performance
- Court statistics open to the public
3. Institutional reforms
- Cooling off period for appointments post-retirement
- Collegium reformed with external members
- Internal ethics committee strengthened
Implementation calls for constitutional amendments and political consensus but without jeopardizing judicial independence. To be effective, there has to be a delicate balance between accountability and judicial autonomy.
Siang Project
Siang Project is a multipurpose hydroelectric project proposed along River Siang (a major tributary of the Brahmaputra) in Arunachal Pradesh.
Important features:
- Ocean District
- Power: Proposed 10,000 MW
- Height: 300m dam
- Cost: Approximately Rs 1.25 billion
Strategic significance:
-Opposes China's upstream dam plans
-Establishes India's water rights
-Contributes to the development of Northeastern region
Has potential for flood control
Problems:
-Environmental issues regarding biodiversity
-Displacement of local communities
-Seismic zone problems
-Opposition from China
-Cost of the project is very high
-Technical problems
Current status: Under consideration, environmental and feasibility studies are underway. Project has been delayed due to concerns by various stakeholders.
