Cong., AAP oppose simultaneous polls, while BJP welcomes
Political leaders in Karnataka are divided over the Union government's proposal for simultaneous elections. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar criticized the initiative as a threat to federalism, while BJP's B.Y. Vijayendra supported it for its potential efficiency. The Aam Aadmi Party also opposed the proposal, citing concerns over election expenditure and the implications for democracy.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar argued that the 'One Nation One Election' initiative would weaken the federal structure.
- ▪B.Y. Vijayendra claimed that simultaneous elections would reduce costs and improve bureaucratic focus on development.
- ▪The Aam Aadmi Party presented nine reasons against the proposal, emphasizing the importance of election expenditure in democracy.
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Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday strongly opposed the Union government’s proposed “One Nation One Election” (ONOE) initiative, during a dialogue organised by the Joint Parliamentary (JPC) Study Committee in Bengaluru, while State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra supported its implementation.Leaders from various political parties met the JPC on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill on the issue of simultaneous elections. They gave representations and interacted with JPC chairmanship P.P. Chaudhary (BJP MP) and Sambit Patra (BJP MP).Mr.
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