India anticipates holding nationwide simultaneous elections by 2034, contingent on the passage of a constitutional amendment. State assemblies elected after 2029 will have shorter terms to align with the 2034 general elections. A joint parliamentary committee is reviewing the ‘one nation, one election’ bill, potentially extending its tenure to visit states and gather feedback before finalizing recommendations.
Govt targeting 2034 to hold 1st ‘one nation, one election’