Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Supports ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 17: Union MSME Minister and leader of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM-S) Jitan Ram Manjhi praised the central government’s proposal to introduce ‘One Nation, One Election’ in the country. Speaking on Monday, he said, “This is very much needed and it should have happened earlier but it is happening now, for this, I thank the Government of India.”
Earlier, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah questioned the BJP-led government over its intention to implement the ‘One Nation, One Election’ concept in its present tenure. He asked how the government would bring various political parties on board for a suggestion with wide ramifications and several queries. Farooq Abdullah, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said, “They (Centre) had a brute majority when they raised this issue. What was the motive? To set a precedent. This is a federal structure. Unity in diversity, that is India. How will they bring everyone on board? There is an election in our state but not in other states. Suppose my government fell and then they will put president rule till the next election comes. What is the motive behind this? Who are you fooling?”
Sources said on Sunday that the Bhartiya Janata Party-led government will continue to work on the agenda promised in 2014 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was first sworn in as PM. The government is committed to holding simultaneous general and assembly elections. Sources also indicated that ‘One Nation, One Election’ will become a reality in this term of the government, and the BJP is hoping to muster support from other political parties as well.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India who is in charge of a specific department or ministry.
Jitan Ram Manjhi -: Jitan Ram Manjhi is an Indian politician who has served in various government roles, including as a Union Minister.
One Nation, One Election -: This is a proposal to hold all elections in India, like for the central government and state governments, at the same time instead of different times.
MSME -: MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. These are small businesses that are important for the economy.
National Conference -: National Conference is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Farooq Abdullah -: Farooq Abdullah is an Indian politician and a leader of the National Conference party.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
General and assembly elections -: General elections are for choosing the central government, while assembly elections are for choosing state governments.