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Chidambaram Warns Against Simultaneous Elections | India News
Former minister P Chidambaram fiercely opposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, warning it undermines parliamentary democracy by forcing early term endings and may lack the required parliamentary majority. He joins other opposition voices cautioning that consolidating elections could overcentralize power in the Election Commission, while Padma awardees offer divided views—some see it as a boon for development by easing project delays, others echo concerns about democratic erosion. The joint committee continues its deliberations on bills introduced last year, navigating a…
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