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Federalism in India

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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IS FEDERALISM IN RETREAT UNDER SINGLE-PARTY HEGEMONY?

Concerns 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.

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COMPETITIVE FEDERALISM: HOW INTER-STATE RIVALRY IS RESHAPING INDIA'S ECONOMY

Indian 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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