Karnataka Legislative Council LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday expressed support for the 'One Nation, One Election' and questioned the opposition's protests against the proposal.
Ahead of the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the inequality in the nation has increased because of the decisions of the ruling government and said secularism should be strengthened.
Speaking to ANI, AIUDF MLA and Party General Secretary, Rafiqul Islam said, "They (BJP) won't try to pass this bill in Parliament because they don't have enough majority. They will send it to JPC. India is a big country and One Nation, One Election is very difficult and almost impossible her
After the Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation, One Election,' bill, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday said that it will take a lot of time to implement the ONOP, adding that it has advantages and disadvantages too.
Ahead of the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha today, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that many autonomous bodies are being misused, adding that the governance in the country is not good.
Several parties of the INDIA bloc opposed the bill while the BJP-led NDA alliance parties welcomed this bill, saying, it would save time and lay the groundwork for unified elections across the country.
On Thursday, CM Saini also commented on the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' bill reflecting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He claimed that public funds had been misused in previous elections, with frequent elections occurring every 3-4 months.
After the 'One Nation One Election' bill got the Union Cabinet's nod on Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Centre saying that the bill is a "sinister conspiracy to curb the rights of states."
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday stated that before implementing 'One Nation, One Election', the Union government must ensure 'one nation, one education and one healthcare'.
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday took a dig at the centre over the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, stating that the nation needs "one healthcare system" and "one education system". He further added that the bill showcases
Speaking to ANI, the Haryana Minister said, "It is a good decision. It should have been made after the independence only. But the earlier governments did not think about it. PM Narendra Modi has brought many changes with his nationalist mindset...PM Modi wants to take this nation towards
"They have the majority; they can take any decision...This is their own agenda. They will work on their agenda, we will work on our agenda," CM Soren said.