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POLITICAL PARTY MERGERS: LEGAL FRAMEWORK, JUDICIAL VIEWS, AND REFORMS

The Anti-Defection Law is undermined by the "Merger" loophole, which incentivizes mass defection. Experts recommend abolishing the 2/3rd exemption and transferring adjudication from the Speaker to an independent tribunal to protect the voter’s mandate and democratic stability.

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RISING COST OF INDIAN ELECTIONS: REASON, IMPACT, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The 2024 elections saw a record ₹1.35 lakh crore spend, signaling a shift toward plutocracy. With 93% of MPs being "crorepatis," rising costs sideline ordinary citizens. Structural reforms, like spending caps and state funding, are essential to safeguard democratic integrity.

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COMPULSORY VOTING IN INDIA: FEASIBILITY, CHALLENGES, AND ELECTORAL REFORMS

Compulsory voting in India remains legally unfeasible as the Supreme Court protects the right not to vote. Instead of coercion, experts suggest boosting participation via Remote EVMs, SVEEP campaigns, and enforced polling holidays to address migrant absenteeism and urban apathy. 

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ONE NATION ONE ELECTION: MEANING,CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

One Nation One Election proposes synchronising Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections to be held simultaneously every five years. This aims to reduce election costs, prevent governance disruptions from frequent polls, and streamline the administrative process nationwide.

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