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8 July 2026

Parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections

The topic concerns a major constitutional amendment bill regarding simultaneous elections, which directly touches upon core GS2 themes like federalism, the basic structure doctrine, and parliamentary functioning.

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Notes

  • The Parliamentary Joint Committee is reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, concerning simultaneous elections.
  • The committee is chaired by a Lok Sabha member and is currently conducting state-level consultations with government and opposition representatives.
  • The committee was formed in December 2024 and has held 18 meetings in Delhi.
  • The panel is unlikely to meet its deadline for the Monsoon Session and may seek an extension.
  • Legal experts, including former Chief Justices of India, have provided conflicting testimonies regarding whether the Bill violates the 'Basic Structure' doctrine established in the Kesavananda Bharati judgment.
  • Proposed mechanisms for synchronisation include provisions to restrict the introduction of no-confidence motions against governments in the final year of their term.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional challenges associated with the implementation of simultaneous elections in India, particularly with reference to the 'Basic Structure' doctrine. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of Parliamentary Committees in the legislative process. How do such committees balance the need for electoral reforms with the preservation of federal principles and parliamentary accountability? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following constitutional doctrines is frequently cited by legal experts when evaluating the validity of legislative amendments that seek to alter the fundamental framework of the Indian electoral system?

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