Indian minister supports simultaneous elections to save time and money, reducing election frequency.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan supports simultaneous elections for state assemblies and the Lok Sabha in India, arguing that frequent elections waste time and money. He highlights the financial burden on public funds and administrative disruptions caused by multiple elections. The Union Cabinet recently approved the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, suggesting synchronized voting for national and state polls within 100 days.

December 11, 2024
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