BJP MP Dinesh Sharma has expressed his support for the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, citing its potential to boost India's GDP and reduce the financial burden of frequent elections on the government treasury.
Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and CR Patil were among nearly 20 BJP MPs absent during the division for the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, according to the sources.
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, calling the initiative a step forward in realizing the foundational principles of India's Constitution, and asserted that it aims to strengthen the country's democratic
"I think the fact that the government is keen to go back to the days when all elections used to happen simultaneously is a move that reduces the burden on the taxpayers and allows the government to focus on governance. It is the need of the hour." He further expressed curiosity over the Oppo
Gogoi argued that the cost of conducting elections, such as the Rs 3,700 crores spent on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections--representing only 0.02 per cent of the annual budget--is negligible compared to the far-reaching implications of the bill.
Rajasthan Minister Joraram Kumawat supported the 'One Nation One Election' Bill which was introduced on Tuesday saying that the bill is in the interest of the nation and frequent elections cause economic loss.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to issue notices to over 20 of its MPs who were absent during the division for the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the Lok Sabha today, according to the sources.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation One Election' Bill saying that frequent elections stop the development of the country, restricting the governments from making any long-term decisions.
Speaking to ANI, Shankar called the 'One Nation One Election' Bill the most logical and beneficial solution for the country adding that it does not undermine democracy but rather strengthens it.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill calling it a "historic day." He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he's proud of him for taking this step, which will bring more stability to the country.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' bill hits at the basic structure of the Constitution and alleged that the government wants to change the constitutional structure.
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel welcomed the 'One Nation One Election' Bill which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday calling it a huge step towards Parliamentary reforms.