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Expanding the Lok Sabha to 816 seats risks violating Article 81 and the "one person, one vote" principle. Strict population-based delimitation could marginalize Southern states, necessitating a decoupling of women's reservation from census data to preserve federal equity.
Click to View MoreOne 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.
Click to View MoreConcerns over Indian federalism's erosion stem from centralisation, citing fiscal policies, Governors' controversial roles, and central agency use. However, the judiciary protects states' rights, while institutions like the Finance Commission and NITI Aayog foster devolution, suggesting a strained but resilient cooperative federal structure.
Click to View MoreIndian federalism is competitive, with states vying for investment through reforms encouraged by NITI Aayog indices. This boosts innovation but risks regional inequality and unsustainable incentives. A balanced cooperative-competitive model is needed to pair healthy rivalry with equitable, sustainable national development.
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