Opposition parties on Wednesday slammed Narendra Modi-led government as the Union Cabinet approved the proposal for ‘one nation, one Election’.
The opposition parties on Wednesday hit out at the Narendra Modi-led central government after the Union Cabinet approved the proposal for ‘one nation, one election’ as recommended by the panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a large number of political parties across the political spectrum have actually supported the ‘one nation, one election’ initiative.
“Our govt believes in creating a consensus on items which affect democracy and the nation in the long run. This is a subject, a topic that will strengthen our nation,” Vaishnav added. However, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that ‘one nation, one election’ cannot work in a democracy. “Elections need to be held as and when required if we want our democracy to survive,” Kharge added.
However, reacting to Kharge’s remark, Vaishnaw said that, the opposition might start feeling internal pressure (about ‘one nation, one election’) as more than 80% of respondents who responded during the consultant process have given their positive support.
