In 2019, Indonesia held a historic one-day election for the President, national and regional legislatures, and local councils. India’s first-past-the-post system lacks such safeguards, allowing a national wave to sweep State elections. Additionally, it grants the Election Commission of India the authority to recommend deferring State elections if simultaneous conduct proves impracticable. Bommai vs Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court of India affirmed that federalism is part of the Constitution’s basic structure. The Amendment Bill does not specify the minimum duration of an “unexpired term” triggering a mid-term election.

Source: The Hindu March 08, 2026 20:18 UTC