The Committee has been conducting nationwide consultations on the proposed rollout of simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State assemblies, and local bodies by 2029.
A joint committee of Parliament examining a Bill to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State assemblies was on Wednesday granted a fresh extension to submit its report. The Committee has been conducting nationwide consultations on the proposed rollout of simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State assemblies, and local bodies by 2029. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, on July 29, 2026.
The Lok Sabha has granted an extension to a panel examining a Bill to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State assemblies until the end of the Winter Session. The panel, which was set up to examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections, was granted a fresh extension on July 29, 2026. The extension was moved by committee chairman P.P. Chaudhary, who said that the panel needed more time to complete its work. The Bill aims to simplify the election process and reduce the burden on voters. The panel's report is expected to be submitted to the Lok Sabha by the end of the Winter Session.
The Lok Sabha has approved an extension for the One Nation One Election panel to submit its report. The panel was given an extended deadline until the Winter Session's final day. The panel was formed to examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections in the country. The panel's report is expected to provide recommendations on the implementation of the one nation one election policy. The panel's deadline was extended due to the complexity of the issue. The panel's report is expected to be submitted to the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session. The panel's recommendations are expected to have a significant impact on the country's electoral system. The panel's deadline was extended to allow for further deliberations on the issue.