'1 nation, 1 election' panel may file its report before LS polls

Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level panel, which is looking into the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections in the country, is planning to submit its report, which is in the final stages, to the Union government before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls are announced, people familiar with the matter told HT.

- Saptarshi Das

"The report is likely to be submitted anytime in February or March," a member of the panel said, requesting anonymity.

The major task before the panel High Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation, One Election-in finalising its report will be to include suggestions from various stakeholders, including the Election Commission (EC), prominent jurists like former judges of constitutional courts, former chief election commissioners, political parties, citizens and the report of the 22nd Law Commission, the person said.