AAP tells One Nation One Election high-level committee that the cost to be saved by simultaneous polls was mere 0.1% of central government’s annual budget; will be unable to deal with hung legislatures, and will encourage anti-defection.
Appointing another committee, howsoever high-level, serves little purpose. It will be a better strategy to appoint a Sherpa to discuss the matter with all state governments and different political parties to forge a consensus
The first session was focussed on the discussion around the chip race while the second session witnessed thought provoking discussion on simultaneous polls.
The concept of simultaneous elections has started to gain prominence in politics since the mid-twentieth century. Over the years, it has turned out to be
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