Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Experts to Discuss Simultaneous Elections Bill with Parliament
Imagine the government wants to hold elections for everyone at the same time, like a big party!
A new law proposes that instead of elections happening at different times, they all happen together.
This might save money and make things run smoother.
Experts will discuss the idea.
The plan is to change how we vote for the Lok Sabha (national parliament) and state assemblies.
Some worry this could be unfair to some groups, but the government hopes it will be simpler.
Experts to share insights on simultaneous elections with a parliamentary committee.
The bill amends articles 83, 172, and 327 of the Constitution.
Elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies would be held simultaneously.
Fresh elections held if Lok Sabha or state assembly is dissolved.
Election Commission may recommend postponing certain state elections.
- Who
- Experts and Joint Committee of Parliament
- What
- Discussing the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024
- When
- Wednesday, December 17, 2024 (bill introduction)
- Where
- Joint Committee of Parliament
- Why
- To examine and provide recommendations for simultaneous elections
- Bill Name
- Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Objective
- Enable simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
- Key Proponents
- Election Commission
- Proposed Amendments
- Articles 83, 172, and 327 of the Constitution
- Expert Participants
- Arvind Panagariya, Surjit S Bhalla, Montek Singh Ahluwalia
- Meeting Date
- Wednesday