Simultaneous elections propose holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls together to reduce costs, ensure policy continuity, and improve governance. While historically practiced, re-implementation faces constitutional and logistical hurdles. A Parliamentary committee is currently examining its feasibility, and the Lok Sabha recently granted an extension for the committee to submit its report.
Click to View MoreIndia must strengthen democracy by ensuring transparent political funding, curbing electoral malpractices, and boosting voter participation. Reforms like VVPAT, debates on electoral bonds, and proposals for simultaneous elections highlight the need for continuous legal and procedural changes to safeguard electoral integrity and uphold the Constitution’s mandate for free and fair elections.
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