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In a parliamentary committee meeting, senior advocate Harish Salve supported the Simultaneous Election Bill, stating it meets constitutional requirements, while former Delhi High Court chief justice A P Shah raised concerns, suggesting potential legal challenges. Shah criticized the bill's provisions, including the Election Commission's power to postpone state assembly polls and its impact on the Constitution, democratic principles, and federal structure.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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