Politicial decision must on cut-off for mid-term polls under the simultaneous election system: Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman
The chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, P.P. Choudhary, stated that the definition of the 'remainder of the term' for elections will require political consultation. He emphasized the need for simultaneous elections to enhance governance and development by 2047. Discussions are ongoing regarding the constitutional amendments necessary to facilitate this electoral synchronization.
- ▪The decision on the 'remainder of the term' will be made in consultation with political parties.
- ▪Choudhary highlighted the importance of simultaneous elections for national development.
- ▪He mentioned that the Constitution's 93rd amendment has addressed similar issues at the local level.
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The decision on the definition of the ‘remainder of the term’ for Lok Sabha or State Assemblies before an election is held will be a political one to be taken in consultation with political parties, said P.P. Choudhary, chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ on Monday (May 16, 2026).“Assuming the government loses majority after two-and-a-half years, midterm election for the remaining two-and-a-half years’ period can be held. However, a decision has to be made for a situation when the majority is lost with six months or three months left before the end of the term. The decision to have a cut-off time to determine the remainder of the term will have to be a political decision in consultation with parties,” Mr. Choudhary told presspersons here.
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