Discussion on One Nation One Election: Experts in Lucknow explained the benefits of simultaneous elections, emphasised on economic savings
There is a heated discussion across the country about "One Nation One Election". An important seminar was organised by Kalyan Singh Sanatan Seva Samiti in the CMS auditorium in Gomtinagar, Lucknow on this subject. In this programme, experts enumerated the benefits of simultaneous elections and called it the need of the hour.
Simultaneous elections are the need of the hour: Acharya Mithilashanandini Sharan
The keynote speaker of the programme, Acharya Mithilashanandini Sharan, said that One Nation One Election is the need of the hour. He said that earlier in India, Lok Sabha and Assembly elections were held simultaneously. If this happens again, it will not only save the country's economy but will also improve the administrative system.
Some political parties are against it, but it is a matter of national unity: Hriday Narayan Dixit
Former Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Hriday Narayan Dixit linked this issue to national unity. He said that some political parties and individuals oppose it, but this idea is necessary for the democratic strength of India. Comparing the American and Indian constitutions, he said that the states in India have been formed by the nation, so it is natural to have one nation, one election.
One Nation One Election will lead to huge savings in government expenditure
Committee Chairman Prashant Bhatia said that if simultaneous elections are held in the country, it will lead to huge savings in government money. This money can then be invested in the development of education, health and infrastructure, which will directly benefit the general public.
Presence of special guests increased the importance of the program
This program was chaired by Justice Ranganath Pandey and the stage was conducted by Atmaprakash Mishra. Richa Mishra, Prof. Sanjay Gupta and many well-known experts and dignitaries were present on this occasion.
Conclusion
One Nation One Election is not only economically beneficial, but it also strengthens administrative efficiency and national unity. This discussion held in Lucknow made it clear that if all political parties think together in this direction, then the electoral process in India can be simplified and strengthened.