Recent reports indicate a meeting between the Joint Planning Commission (JPC) and three economists regarding the potential impact of simultaneous elections on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been underway. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, a prominent economist, voiced concerns that simultaneous elections could result in a modest increase of 1.5%. Arvind Panagariya and Surjit S. Bhalla, members of the High-Level Committee, also shared similar perspectives, suggesting potential economic benefits. These discussions are focused on analyzing the potential ramifications of the election schedule on national economic stability. The committee’s analysis is ongoing.
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