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  • Feb 15, 2024
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TAMIL NADU ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS AGAINST ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION AND DELIMITATION

Why in the News?

  • The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the Union government’s ‘One Nation, One Election’
  • Another resolution condemned the proposed delimitation exercise after 2026.
Source: News 18

About the Resolution:

  • A resolution against ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, cited impracticality and conflict with democratic principles.
  • Resolution condeming delimitation, expresses concerns about reducing Tamil Nadu’s representation in Parliament.
About ‘One Nation, One Election’

·    One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) advocates simultaneous national and sub-national elections.

·    Aims to streamline electoral process, reduce costs, and potentially increase voter turnout.

·    A panel on ONOE is led by former President Ram NathKovind .

·    Historical context:

o    Practiced post-independence from 1952 to 1967, then discontinued.

o    Discontinuation due to early dissolution of some State Legislative Assemblies in 1968-69.

About Delimitation

·    Delimitation defines boundaries of territorial constituencies to reflect population changes.

·    The Delimitation Commission operates independently of executive influence.

·    Constitutional status :

o    Article 82 mandates Parliament to enact a Delimitation Act after each Census.

o    Article 170 requires States to divide into territorial constituencies based on the Delimitation Act after each Census.

·         The first delimitation occurred in 1950-51, overseen by the President with Election Commission assistance.