Gurugram, June 1
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative would help speed up India's development and reduce election-related expenses. Speaking at a marathon organised to support the proposal, CM Saini stated frequent elections stall growth and disrupt momentum.
CM Saini added that the initiative reflects Prime Minister Modi's vision to streamline governance and strengthen democratic participation across the country.
The marathon, held in Gurugram, aimed to promote the idea of simultaneous elections.
Additionally, Chief Minister Saini said the event symbolised more than just a race, it was a public expression of a collective resolution for national change.
"The main objective of today's race is to dedicate it to the important idea of 'One Nation, One Election'. This is not just a marathon but an important step towards change, it is a resolution, a movement," the Chief Minister declared.
He further added, "Today's event will give impetus to the idea of one nation one election. This idea is not just an issue of administrative convenience. It is an effort to further strengthen the democratic consciousness of India..."
Highlighting the disruption caused by frequent elections, CM Saini pointed out that the state of Haryana had entered election mode on April 13, slowing down the pace of governance and development.
"In Haryana, we are in election mode from 13 April 2024. The pace of development stops. The Prime Minister's vision is that we have to become a developed nation, so one nation one election will play an important role in that and the country will move forward at a fast pace...," CM said.
CM Saini further added, "This will reduce expenses a lot and the country will move towards a developed nation. We all should support this call."
The Constitution Amendment Bill on 'One Nation, One Election,' currently under review by the JPC, proposes aligning the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some sensible thinking! Our country spends crores on elections every year while development suffers. The marathon idea was brilliant - combining fitness with national awareness. Hope other states follow Haryana's lead. 🇮🇳
While I appreciate the cost-saving aspect, I'm concerned about regional issues getting overshadowed in national elections. Our states have unique challenges - will simultaneous elections address that? Need more clarity on implementation.
As someone from corporate sector, I fully support this! The constant election cycles disrupt business continuity and policy stability. One Nation One Election will bring much needed predictability for economic growth. Kudos to PM Modi for this vision!
Good initiative but execution is key. What happens if a state government falls mid-term? Will we have President's rule till next scheduled elections? The JPC must address such practical concerns before implementation.
The marathon symbolism is nice, but real change needs constitutional amendments. Hope opposition parties don't oppose just for the sake of it. Development shouldn't be partisan - let's debate the merits properly in Parliament.
Elections are festival of democracy! While cost savings are good, we must ensure this doesn't reduce voter engagement. Maybe combine it with stronger local governance? Gram panchayat elections should remain separate to maintain grassroots democracy.
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