simultaneous

DMPQ: On Papers Simultaneous elections seems good but implementation of it entails large arrays of problems. Discuss the points against conducting simultaneous elections. (Polity)

  Amending the Constitution to effect simultaneous elections would fundamentally alter its democratic and federal character. a disdain for the parliamentary system and the federal arrangement Logistics costs involved is very highly: Need heavy deployment of security officials and staffs Even current elections are conducted in multiple phase to dela with the varying geographical locations. … Read more

DMPQ: Recently Prime Minister advocated for simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and local bodies. Discuss the points in favour of conduction simultaneous elections. (Polity)

  It will help to reduce the expenditure incurred in conducting elections.  Cost of holding simultaneous election as reckoned by  the election commission is way less than holding independently. Always in electioneering mode entails another costs. Our PM rightly said that how frequent elections and campaigns hurt the federal structure as leaders were “forced to … Read more