1 Nation, 1 Poll: Committee examines legal and constitutional challenges and possibilities

The Indian government has established a committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind to develop a plan for simultaneous elections. Various recommendations have been made, including a two-phase process where some elections coincide with the Lok Sabha polls and the remaining are held later. However, legal and constitutional challenges need to be addressed, such as the fixed term of the House and premature dissolution. In case of a government falling midterm, the Election Commission suggests a combined ‘no confidence’ and ‘confidence’ motion to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, provisions for byelections need to be considered.