'One nation, one poll': Kovind panel to hold consultations with political parties
The high-level panel held its first meeting on Saturday
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The high-level panel held its first meeting on Saturday
The panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind discussed the feasibility of simultaneous elections in India, including the possibility of a common voter ID card and electoral roll. The panel will also consider legal and procedural complications. Opposition parties have opposed the idea, calling it an attack on the Union of states. | Latest News India
The leader of single largest party in the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was not present in the meeting.
The government on September 2 notified the eight-member committee to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities and panchayats.
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