The current agitation by citizens of Delhi has once again thrown up the classic democratic dilemma about what should be the reaction of the state whenever citizens gather in large numbers to confront public institutions. The proposed agitational programme on October 10 under the name ‘Delhi Chalo’ has made issues relating to elections, police powers, ...

Discussion of “One Nation, One Election” in India is no longer a matter of academic interest concerning calendar of elections. It is now firmly entrenched in the realms of constitution-making, federalism and the practice of parliamentary democracy. Proponents of ONOE talk of an India with less electioneering and more governance. They argue that holding repeated ...