Mains Answer Writing - 30 Nov, 2025
GS2
Indian Polity
15 marks
Do the proposed ‘One Nation One Election’ Bills violate the basic structure of the Constitution? Examine the key constitutional and administrative issues highlighted by the Law Commission.
Tips for your answer
- Start with the Constitutional angle — briefly define basic structure and explain why synchronising elections does not alter core federal features according to the Law Commission.
- Discuss administrative feasibility — mention curtailing Assembly terms, MCC issues, and practical challenges.
- Provide a balanced view — include potential benefits (efficiency, lower cost) and concerns (federalism, democratic accountability), then conclude with a reasoned stance.
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