Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday extended his support to 'One Nation, One Election' and said that the whole nation needs to welcome this proposal.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind said that simultaneous elections under the "One Nation, One Election" policy were a vision of India's constitutional forefathers and that it was the norm during the early years of the republic.
The CPI(M) has decided to conduct a week-long campaign in each state within the period from October 15 to November 15 against 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, price rise, reduction in the retail prices of petrol and diesel, unemployment, privatization of basic services, steps to curb cri
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Monday asserted that the discussion for the Chief Minister's post among the coalition partners in Maharashtra will held after the elections, and added that their only aim is to remove the 'corrupt' government from power.
Samajwadi party president Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on Yogi Adityanath-led government and accused them of being "deaf" and "blind" to his repeated demands of paying attention towards the condition of Kannauj Medical College.
"I welcome the government's decision on 'One Nation, One Election'. This decision will strengthen the democratic structure of the country. It is not just an electoral reform but an important step towards building a great democracy," CM Sai said while speaking to reporters.
Ajay Kumar Lallu, the former President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee, expressed strong opposition to the "one nation, one election" initiative, stating that it contradicts the constitutional framework.
BJP leader Sujeet Kumar expressed support for 'one nation, one election' and dismissed opposition claims while highlighting the policy's benefits for governance.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held within 100 days.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' decision and said that it will help save time and money while speeding up development
Minister of state (independent charge) Jayant Chaudhary Thursday said the government stands firm to achieve targets and have overachived some in the first hundred days of the government.
A day after Union Cabinet approved the proposal of 'One Nation, One Election', Congress MP Manish Tewari said on Thursday that the proposal looks more "political" instead of "constitutional," and entire 'One Nation, One Election' proposal is riddled with contradictions.