BJP plans to hold 25 webinars by the end of this month, a party leader said. (File photo)
New Delhi:
The BJP will host about 25 webinars over the next few days on the theme of “one nation, one choice” as it seeks to generate popular support for what has been a strong platform for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Party sources said its senior leaders, as well as members of the academy and legal fraternity, will attend these “webinars,” seminars that are held online.
“We plan to hold 25 webinars by the end of this month,” said a party leader.
Since coming to power in 2014, Prime Minister Modi has often advocated the joint holding of all elections, from the Lok Sabha to state assemblies and local bodies, arguing that this will steer various elected bodies fully towards development. as the current cycle of frequent elections across the country makes work difficult.
Recently, while addressing the closing session of the 80th All India Conference of Presidents, the prime minister had proposed “one nation, one choice”, saying that it is India’s necessity since elections are held every few months. impact development works.
“Elections are held in different places every few months and the impact it has on development works is known to all. Therefore, it is essential to have a deep study and deliberation on ” one nation, one election ‘ ‘”Prime Minister Modi said. said.
The Law Commission of Judge BS Chauhan recommended a couple of years ago the holding of simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies to save public money.
However, the bill, presented to the Ministry of Justice, warned that holding simultaneous elections is not possible within the current framework of the Constitution.
It has recommended amendments to the Constitution and electoral laws.
The Center has been toying with the idea for quite some time. The government think tank, NITI Aayog, had suggested synchronized Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in two phases starting in 2024 to ensure minimal government disruption in campaign mode.
Prime Minister Modi had held a brainstorming session with the heads of 21 political parties on holding simultaneous elections.
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