What are the merits of the idea of conducting simultaneous elections for state assemblies and Parliament? Are there compelling reasons for India to consider this option? Critically examine. (150W/10M)

Sources: https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:B4_oZguTHWcJ:https://indianexpress.com/article/india/prime-minister-narendra-modi-niti-aayog-election-financial-year-merits-and-demerits-of-simultaneous-elections-and-change-in-fiscal-proposals-by-pm-modi-4626089/+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/MgitLxJasfNAbKDhnCQgUJ/Simultaneous-elections-are-a-bad-idea.html Introduction: Recently, the concept of simultaneous election in India has been reinitiated which entails for holding elections for Lok Sabha (Lower House) and State Legislative Assemblies together which was in practice prior to 1967. The idea behind this is to curb policy paralysis, improvement in governance and to more extent limit the … Continue reading What are the merits of the idea of conducting simultaneous elections for state assemblies and Parliament? Are there compelling reasons for India to consider this option? Critically examine. (150W/10M)