Q1.Which of the following statements best describes the objective of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024?

 Q1.Which of the following statements best describes the objective of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024?

A. To amend Article 356 for presidential intervention in states
B. To introduce proportional representation in elections
C. To provide for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
D. To increase the term of the Lok Sabha to six years

Objective of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024

The primary objective of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 is to:

Introduce and implement a legal and constitutional framework for conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies.

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📌 Detailed Objectives:

1. Synchronise Election Cycles:

   • Ensure that elections to the Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies are held together in a fixed five-year cycle.

   • Align terms of all Assemblies with the term of the Lok Sabha.

2. Reduce Frequency of Elections:

   • Avoid continuous election mode in the country.

   • Minimise frequent disruptions caused by repeated imposition of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

3. Enhance Governance Efficiency:

   • Prevent policy paralysis during elections.

   • Enable uninterrupted implementation of developmental programs and schemes.

4. Reduce Financial and Administrative Burden:

   • Cut down on high public expenditure and repeated deployment of manpower and security forces for elections.

5. Promote Voter Participation and National Focus:

   • Encourage higher voter turnout by conducting all major elections together.

   • Shift focus from short-term populist measures to long-term policy planning.