Law Commission clears way for simultaneous elections

India Dec 03, 2025

India's Law Commission has said the big plan to hold Lok Sabha and state assembly elections together doesn't need approval from state legislatures—Parliament can handle it alone.
Their legal opinion, submitted to the joint committee on November 28, also says this move fits within the Constitution and doesn't break any rules about federalism.

Why does it matter?

If this bill goes through, India could see all major elections happening every five years at once—a huge shift from the current staggered system.
Supporters say it could make governance smoother and save resources, but critics worry it might sideline regional parties and give national ones more power.
The next step? The joint committee meets December 4 to decide if this idea moves forward.