One Nation, One Election: Parties Divided on Constitutional Changes
Reactions among political parties, with 15 parties opposing the idea, including four national parties, while 32 parties express their support. Here’s a breakdown of the diverse opinions presented to the panel led by Ram Nath Kovind: Ram Nath Kovind, the chairman of the high-level committee on One Nation, One Election, presents the report to President Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi on Thursday. Supporting Parties: The BJP and its ally, the National People’s Party (NPP), constitute the only national parties backing simultaneous elections. Other supporting parties include the AIADMK, JD(U), Biju Janata Dal, Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, and several regional parties. Opposing Parties: The Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and CPI(M) are among the national parties opposing simultaneous elections. Additionally, parties like Trinamool Congress, AIMIM, CPI, DMK, and Samajwadi Party have expressed their opposition to the proposal. Key Points Raised: The Congress highlights conce...