प्रस्तुत शोध लेख ग्रामीण बिहार में विद्यालय त्याग (Drop-out) की समस्या का सामाजिक-आर्थिक दृष्टिकोण से विस्तृत एवं आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण करता है। अध्ययन का उद्देश्य यह समझना है कि किन सामाजिक-आर्थिक परिस्थितियों के कारण बच्चे प्रारंभिक या मध्य शैक्षिक स्तर पर ही विद्यालय छोड़ने के लिए विवश हो जाते हैं।

The 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) proposal aims to restore simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and all state legislative assemblies in India, a practice that prevailed from 1951–52 until its disruption in the late 1960s due to premature dissolutions. Its core objectives include reducing exorbitant electoral expenditures, minimizing governance disruptions from frequent imposition of the Model Code of Conduct, enhancing policy continuity, and potentially boosting voter turnout through consolidated democratic exercises. Key constitutional mechanisms proposed in the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and related legislation involve amendments to Articles 83 and 172 (governing the duration of Parliament and state legislatures), insertion of new provisions such as Article 82A (establishing an 'appointed date' for synchronized polls post-general election) and Article 324A (empowering the Election Commission to manage implementation, including contingencies for mid-term dissolutions or hung assemblies), alongside adjustments for union territories and phased alignment of local body elections. As of January 2026, the bills remain under detailed examination by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, whose tenure was extended in December 2025 amid ongoing consultations with stakeholders, reflecting continued parliamentary deliberation without final enactment. This article addresses the central research question: To what extent does the ONOE proposal reconcile administrative efficiency with the preservation of India's quasi-federal structure and vibrant democratic process? The fundamental tension lies in the promised gains—significant cost savings, reduced electoral fatigue, and sustained developmental focus—versus substantial risks to quasi-federalism (potential centralization and erosion of state autonomy) and electoral accountability (nationalization of regional issues, challenges in handling premature dissolutions, and implications for anti-defection mechanisms). While the ONOE proposal presents compelling administrative and economic efficiencies, it poses profound challenges to India's quasi-federal framework and the pluralism of its democratic process, requiring robust constitutional safeguards to avoid violating the basic structure doctrine.

Children with intellectual disabilities, historically marginalized in socio-cultural spaces, often face significant challenges in education, communication, and social participation. These barriers hinder their ability to engage with peers, access learning opportunities, and integrate into broader societal frameworks. Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have shown remarkable potential to address these challenges by offering personalized support systems that cater to the individual needs of these children.

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