Simultaneous polls can save ₹7 lakh crore: BJP MP Chaudhary
BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary stated that conducting simultaneous elections could save India ₹7 lakh crore and enhance governance efficiency. The proposal, examined by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, suggests synchronizing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, followed by local polls. However, the initiative faces opposition due to concerns over federalism and logistical challenges.
- ▪Simultaneous elections could save nearly ₹7 lakh crore and improve GDP growth by 1.6 percentage points.
- ▪The Joint Parliamentary Committee is reviewing the One Nation One Election proposal, which has faced opposition from several parties.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the logistical challenges of conducting simultaneous elections across the country.
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Simultaneous polls can save ₹7 lakh crore: BJP MP ChaudharyJoint Parliamentary panel’s recommendations propose synchronising Lok Sabha, Assembly elections in 1st phase, followed by Panchayat, Municipality polls within 100 days of general electionsPublished on: May 20, 2026 7:28 PM ISTBy Harsh Yadav, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Conducting Lok Sabha elections, Assembly and local body elections simultaneously could save nearly ₹7 lakh crore, improve governance efficiency and add up to 1.6 percentage points to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker P.P. Chaudhary said.P.P. Chaudhary is the chairperson of a 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the One Nation One Election proposal.
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