Federalism concerns over 'One Nation, One Election'

Notes

• Eminent citizens and experts have raised concerns that the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal may undermine the federal structure of the Indian Constitution.
• Critics argue that simultaneous elections could curtail the autonomy of State Assemblies to manage their own affairs.
• Concerns have been raised regarding the transparency of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with reports of approximately 16 crore disenfranchised individuals.
• There is a demand for greater transparency from the Election Commission regarding the deletion of names from electoral rolls and the publication of electoral records like Form 17C.
• The upcoming 2027 Population Census is highlighted as a critical exercise that will influence delimitation, women's reservation, welfare allocation, and caste-based policy frameworks.
• Experts emphasize that the success of the Census and caste census depends on public consultation, clear classification criteria, and transparent implementation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 13 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

• Delhi electoral roll revision exercise Before
• BJP's Uttar Pradesh election strategy After
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