Ever since BJP veteran Narendra Modi has taken charge as the Prime Minister of India, few of his decisions have certainly shook the pillars.
Right from demonetization to introducing GST to privatization of many public sector establishments, the decisions have sent tremors down to the bottom and even the common man got affected by it in a significant way.
While there are pros and cons to those decisions and debates still continue, Modi has now started another campaign. This is the Jamili elections.
To put it simply, the vision of the Prime Minister is to see India have a 'one nation-one poll' throughout at the same time.
The intent behind this decision happens to be saving a huge cost to the exchequer and ensure that the entire polling process happens swiftly and with less budgets.
However, the experts make it clear that this can never happen in reality.
As per history, that type of election happened way back in 1947 and then during the 1960s things changed. From thereon, elections are being conducted as per the situation of the states. So, if Jamili elections really have to be conducted, there are certain basic questions being asked.
Even the CEC Sunil Arora says that the EC is ready for the 'one nation-one poll' idea provided the legislature carres out all the required amendments.
For instance, if there is a coalition government in a state and for some reason it collapses before its tenure then re-election happens. It is natural that the next government is expected to be there for 5 years. But what if the ruling party has absolute majority? Why will the new Chief Minister get down before the 5 year tenure?
Secondly, how should rules be formulated for the Jamili elections to be processed smoothly?
For instance, an MP dies abruptly before the term completes then what happens? Same is the question with an MLA. So, it is not that simple that a bill can be passed in parliament and Jamili elections become a reality. The most important thing here is, all states should approve.
The state of Tamil Nadu has its elections in 2021 summer. Once a new party forms the government, CMs would expect to rule in 5 years.
Even West Bengal has its elections coming up. So, if Jamili is implemented in about 2 years, the newly sworn CMs will never agree to step down in 1 or 2 years.
Overall, the issue of Jamili elections is good for discussion on TV and building TRPs but in reality it is a wild dream which can never be a reality.
