“Multiple elections hindered govt operations..” BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal hails one nation one election

New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): Stating that multiple elections hindered the government functions, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Thursday expressed strong support for the one nation, one election initiative.

Emphasizing that the ongoing elections hindered the government process, Jaiswal highlighted that the multitude of elections not only disrupts government operations but also stalls vital national development.

“I want to congratulate the Prime Minister and the entire cabinet for making a significant decision. The country faces constant anxiety due to elections happening year-round. With multiple elections taking place, government functions are often stalled, hindering national development. The concept of ‘one nation, one election’ aims to complete all elections within a six-month period,” Jaiswal said while speaking to ANI.

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan also hailed the move, stating that it will lead to “political stability”.

“This decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further consolidate and strengthen our nation building and federalism. But it will also very importantly, reclaim the original spirit and sanctity of our Constitution as given to us by Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar and other architects. If you see, from 1952 to 67, there were simultaneous polls in the country. But Indira Gandhi’s Congress toppled democratically elected state governments nearly 39 times. This broke the synchronous cycle of simultaneous elections,” Kesavan said.

He added that the idea of One nation one election is a very progressive move and more than 32 opposition parties hail the move.

“The most important thing about the One Nation One Election is it is a very, very progressive move and more than 32 parties including many opposition parties have hailed the move and this is going to usher political stability. It will also ensure that the public money is saved and spent on further wellness of the people and also it will increase voter turnout,” Kesavan said.

The Cabinet 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.

The High-level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, constituted under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu earlier this year.

The government said that the report, comprising 18,626 pages, is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts, and research work of 191 days, since its constitution on September 2, 2023.