India anticipates holding nationwide simultaneous elections by 2034, contingent on the passage of a constitutional amendment. State assemblies elected after 2029 will have shorter terms to align with the 2034 general elections. A joint parliamentary committee is reviewing the 'one nation, one election' bill, potentially extending its tenure to visit states and gather feedback before finalizing recommendations.
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