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.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit out at the central government and said that to pass the 'One Nation One Election' Bill as a constitutional amendment the two-third majority is required which the BJP does not have.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday criticised the opposition for calling the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, "unconstitutional" accusing them of setting a false narrative.
Satish Sharma, Sports Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday said that there is nothing wrong with the introduction of a 'One Nation One Election' in the country if the Bill saves the country's money.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday asked to hold elections on ballot paper if people have doubts and said that the Election Commissioner should also be elected by the people.
Opposing the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday said that the Bill is against "federal rights" and "shaking the basic premises of the Constitution."
Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday stated that the 'One Nation One Election' bill has many shortcomings, adding that the bill needs detailed discussions.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill saying One Nation One Election will create a balance between speed of work and finances.