India, March 14 -- The Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level committee studying simultaneous national and assembly elections is poised to submit its report to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, after five months of deliberation. The committee, likely to propose simultaneous polls in 2029, will address procedural and logistical concerns. It emphasizes extensive stakeholder consultations, incorporating recommendations from 15th finance commission chair NK Singh and IMF's Prachi Mishra on economic viability. Utilizing data from past elections, the report argues for the feasibility of simultaneous polls, emphasizing potential benefits such as reduced expenses and enhanced governance. While the BJP and allied parties endorse the idea, opposition ...