What are the key recommendations in the simultaneous elections report labeled as flawed by former CEC Quraishi
Former CEC Quraishi criticizes the key recommendations in the simultaneous elections report as flawed.
Former Chief Election Commissioner Quraishi criticized the key recommendations in the simultaneous elections report as flawed for the following reasons:
- The report suggests synchronized elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, citing reasons of reducing expenditure and ensuring governance continuity.
- Quraishi argues that implementing simultaneous elections would require constitutional amendments, which can pose challenges and may not be feasible.
- He also raised concerns about potential risks to the federal structure of the country and the principles of democracy if simultaneous elections are enforced.
- Quraishi emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence and integrity of the election process, which may be compromised by simultaneous elections.
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