The government has announced the formation of a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of holding simultaneous elections across the country. This means that elections for the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies across India will be held simultaneously, with voting presumably taking place around the same time.
The opposition has slammed the move, alleging that it would pose a threat to the federal structure of the country. They have also questioned the timing of the move, which comes just days after the government called a special session of Parliament.
The government has defended the move, saying that it would save money and time, and that it would also help to improve the efficiency of the electoral process.
The committee is expected to submit its report within six months. It is unclear whether the government will be able to introduce a constitutional amendment to make simultaneous elections a reality.
