Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in the State Assembly moved a resolution against the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new draft rules for the appointment of Vice Chancellors on Thursday.
Left parties have strongly opposed the 'One Nation, One Election' move of the government, for which two bills have been introduced in Lok Sabha, and said it is a direct assault on the federal structure and the rights of state legislatures.
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the One Nation, One Election bill, calling it an "Anti-Constitutional Bill" against the federalism of India.
Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday expressed her opposition to the "One Nation, One Election" Bill, calling it an attempt to centralise power at the expense of federalism and the Constitution.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted a formal notice to oppose the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha.
Negi highlighted the potential risks to democracy and the Constitution, stating, "The BJP is the biggest threat to democracy and the Constitution in this country. They do not believe in inclusivity or federalism. They aim to centralize power, which is detrimental to India's federal structure
"The Congress party has already cleared its stand as One Nation One Election is an attack on federalism and there should be a discussion on the election process in the parliament," said Gogoi.
"The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian 'One Nation, One Election Bill' in Parliament. This impractical and anti-democratic move will erase regional voices, erode federalism, and disrupt governance. Rise up #INDIA! Let us resist this attack on Indian Democracy with all o
"It needs elaborate discussions. It's not easy. Being a country which believes in Federalism, there are issues which need detailed discussions. JPC should be called to address this issue. There are millions of stakeholders..."
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Friday lashed out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the "Hindi language-orientated events in non-Hindi speaking states could be avoided."
His remarks come after Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, urging the central government to withdraw its proposed "One Nation, One Election" proposal, describing it as undemocratic and detrimental to the nation's federal structure.
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday here that the decision of One Nation, One Election by Prime Minister Narendra Modi would further consolidate and strengthen national building and federalism.