Debate Over Simultaneous Elections Intensifies: Pros and Cons Discussed
Published on: Sept. 24, 2025, 7:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Economists debated the benefits of "one nation, one election" before a parliamentary committee. While Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya supported simultaneous polls, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and others raised concerns. Panagariya argues it enhances policy stability; critics highlight economic disadvantages and recommend separate elections for state assemblies and Lok Sabha.
