Congress opposes simultaneous poll, JDU extends support

Fifteen Opposition parties, led by the Congress, have opposed the "One Nation One Election" proposal, which was approved-by the Union cabinet.The Congress has said the plan is not pragmatic or practical. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has called it "an attempt to divert the attention of the public"."This is against the Constitution, this is contrary to democracy, this is against federalism. The country will never accept this," he said.

One Nation, One Election केवल ध्यान भटकाने का भाजपाई मुद्दा है।

ये संविधान के ख़िलाफ़ है,
ये लोकतंत्र के प्रतिकूल है,
ये Federalism के विरूद्ध है।

देश इसे कभी स्वीकार नहीं करेगा। pic.twitter.com/rFMFInrnNA

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) September 18, 2024

BJP's ally Janata Dal (United) welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to accept a high-level panel's recommendations for simultaneous elections, saying such a measure will rid the country of frequent polls, obviate the drain on public exchequer and result in policy continuity.JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said 'one nation, one election, which was recommended by a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, will have long-term consequences and bring the country comprehensive benefits.It will also help boost polling, he said in a statement.