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The pros and cons of simultaneous elections | Explained

A High-Level Committee is examining the proposal of simultaneous elections in India, considering cost, governance, and social cohesion.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

Law Commission examining various formulae on holding three-tier elections together

The Law Commission, which is looking into the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country, may examine the possibility of carrying out the three-tier voting exercise

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Why some people from the north of England end up leaving everything to King Charles when they die

What connects an ex-miner and lifelong republican, who once manned the protest lines at Orgreave, with King Charles III? The surprising answer, as the Guardian reported, is that the ex-miner’s estate now forms part of a fund which generates private income for the monarch.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023

Law Commission to share its ‘one nation one election’ plan with Kovind-led panel next week

Law Commission to discuss proposal on simultaneous elections with former President Ram Nath Kovind-led panel on October 25. Panel seeks views of all political parties on common electoral roll, reducing cost and manpower, ensuring voters don't go to polling stations more than once.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Law Commission working on formula so that 2029 onwards LS, assembly polls can be held together

The Law Commission is working on a formula to synchronise all assembly polls by extending or reducing the tenure so that all state elections can be held along with the Lok Sabha polls 2029 onwards. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 29, 2023

Law Commission to clear stand on One Nation One Election, minimum age of consent under POCSO today

The Law Commission of India is all set to hold a meeting with all its members on Wednesday to finalise its report on the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 27, 2023

Kovind-led panel to invite political parties for their views on simultaneous elections

High-level panel, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, held first meeting to examine possibility of simultaneous elections. Home Minister Shah, Law Minister Meghwal and former Leader of Opposition Azad attended. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of single largest Opposition party, declined to join.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Simultaneous poll panel to invite political parties, Law Commission for views on synchronised polls

A high-level committee on simultaneous elections headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind held its first meeting on Saturday and decided to invite political parties and the Law Commission to seek their views on holding synchronised polls in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 23, 2023

Bill to replace CJI from selection panel for CEC runs contrary to govt.’s own committee recommendation

Govt's own committee recommended CJI be part of selection panel for CEC & ECs. Law Commission modified Goswami recommendation to include PM, Leader of Opposition & CJI in 3-member selection committee.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Why the Law Commission should present a model UCC to seek public opinion

On June 14, the 22nd Law Commission had sought the views of the public at large on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. It led to an outpouring of views and suggestions – almost 50 lakh responses from the general public.

Newslaundry · Aug 1, 2023