Eminent economists appear before parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls today

On Tuesday, a panel of <b>eminent economists</b> appeared before a <b>parliamentary committee</b> to discuss the government's plan for <b>simultaneous polls</b> across states as the Election Commission prepares the schedule. While the experts offered data‑driven insights, the bureaucracy remains stuck in procedural loops, delaying any concrete timeline. The same red tape that stalls policy now threatens the credibility of the poll exercise. Public confidence hinges on swift action; otherwise, the polls risk becoming another political footnote.