The Election Commission has informed a parliamentary committee that it is prepared to conduct One Nation, One Election, provided it receives six months' advance notice. The committee chairman said the poll body believes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections could begin from 2029 if Parliament passes the required constitutional amendments by 2028. Supporters say the reform will reduce election costs and improve governance, while critics argue it could weaken federalism and create constitutional and logistical challenges if governments complete different terms. The proposal is now under review as the parliamentary panel prepares its recommendations.

One Nation One Election: Election Commission ready to conduct simultaneous polls from 2029

A South Korean court convicted main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday (November 15) on charges of violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, a penalty that if upheld could jeopardise his bid to run for president in 2027.

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Lee said after the hearing that he will be appealing the court's decision. If any prison sentence or fine of one million won ($710) or more becomes final, Lee would be stripped of his parliament seat and his eligibility to run in any elections for the next five years.

Lee arrived at the Seoul Central District Court on Friday with his supporters chanting his name, while a group of protesters also gathered near the court.

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Lee, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to President Yoon Suk Yeol in the 2022 election, faces at least four trials after being indicted on several criminal charges including bribery and corruption. He is widely expected to run in the 2027 presidential election.

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A South Korean court convicted main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday (November 15) on charges of violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, a penalty that if upheld could jeopardise his bid to run for president in 2027.

A South Korean court convicted main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday (November 15) on charges of violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, a penalty that if upheld could jeopardise his bid to run for president in 2027. Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician Lee said after the hearing that he will be appealing the court's decision. If any prison sentence or fine of one million won ($710) or more becomes final, Lee would be stripped of his parliament seat and his eligibility to run in any elections for the next five years. Lee arrived at the Seoul Central District Court on Friday with his supporters chanting his name, while a group of protesters also gathered near the court. Also read | Fire in Spanish retirement home kills at least 10 Lee, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to President Yoon Suk Yeol in the 2022 election, faces at least four trials after being indicted on several criminal charges including bribery and corruption. He is widely expected to run in the 2027 presidential election. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Korea opposition leader convicted of violating election law

Indonesian legislators have cancelled plans to ratify revisions to election laws after thousands of people protested in front of the parliament building. WION tells you more in this report.

Indonesia: Election law on age criteria triggers protests

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paralysis-in-iraq-as-protesters-harden-position-270033">Iraq's parliament</a> approved&nbsp;on Tuesday a new electoral law, a key demand of protesters to make elections fairer, but political deadlock is still holding up the selection of an interim prime minister.

Mass protests have gripped Iraq since October&nbsp;1 and protesters, most of them young, are demanding an overhaul of a political system they see as profoundly corrupt and keeping most Iraqis in poverty. More than 450 people have been killed.

"In the name of Iraq, and in the name of the Iraqi people, in the name of the martyrs, in the name of all those who sacrificed, in the name of the displaced, the law has been approved," Council of Representatives Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi said after the vote.

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The new election law passed by parliament will allow voters to elect individual lawmakers instead of choosing from party lists and have each member of parliament represent a specific electoral district instead of groups of legislators representing entire provinces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-in-iraq-as-deadline-for-new-pm-looms-269585">Protesters have demanded not just a new electoral law</a>, but also the removal of the entire political class and an independent prime minister with no party affiliation.

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned last month under pressure from the street demonstrations but has remained in office in a caretaker capacity. The constitutional deadline to name a replacement expired on Thursday.

Iraq's parliament approved on Tuesday a new electoral law, a key demand of protesters to make elections fairer, but political deadlock is still holding up the selection of an interim prime minister.

Iraq's parliament approved on Tuesday a new electoral law, a key demand of protesters to make elections fairer, but political deadlock is still holding up the selection of an interim prime minister. Mass protests have gripped Iraq since October 1 and protesters, most of them young, are demanding an overhaul of a political system they see as profoundly corrupt and keeping most Iraqis in poverty. More than 450 people have been killed. "In the name of Iraq, and in the name of the Iraqi people, in the name of the martyrs, in the name of all those who sacrificed, in the name of the displaced, the law has been approved," Council of Representatives Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi said after the vote. Watch: Thousands protest in Iraq ahead of deadline to name new PM The new election law passed by parliament will allow voters to elect individual lawmakers instead of choosing from party lists and have each member of parliament represent a specific electoral district instead of groups of legislators representing entire provinces. Protesters have demanded not just a new electoral law, but also the removal of the entire political class and an independent prime minister with no party affiliation. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned last month under pressure from the street demonstrations but has remained in office in a caretaker capacity. The constitutional deadline to name a replacement expired on Thursday.

Individual leaders, not party politicians to lead Iraq as new election law comes to effect

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