Question

Explain the following concept.

Mid-term elections

Answer 1

Before the completion of the term, the elections hold by the Election Commission are called the midterm elections.

The Election Commission holds midterm elections under the following circumstances:

• If the elected government loses its majority before completing its term in the Parliament.
• If the parties of the coalition government withdraw their support, resulting in the loss of majority support for the government.
• If no alternative government is possible.