Context:
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two Bills related to the implementation of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
Highlights:
- The first one amends the Constitution to pave the way for simultaneous elections.
- The second one amends the provisions in laws concerning Union Territories with Legislative Assemblies.
- They have faced opposition from Chief Ministers of both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
- The moment they are introduced in the House, such Bills are referred to the joint committee of Parliament.
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