The idea of 'one nation, one election' mooted by the BJP-led Centre is facing a lot of flak from the Opposition after it formed a panel to explore the possibility. The Opposition has alleged that the BJP, in order to conduct early Lok Sabha elections, is trying to bring in the practice of 'one nation, one election' at the five-day special Parliament session, starting on September 18. Reacting to the Opposition's accusation Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said: "Right now, just a committee has been formed. The matter will be discussed after the committee submits its report. The agenda of the Parliament's special session will be finalized in two to four days and then we will let everyone know... Till 1967, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections were held simultaneously."
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The Centre on Friday morning said that it had constituted a committee to study the idea of 'one nation, one election'. This panel would be led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. Soon after the committee was announced, the Opposition hit out at the BJP, alleging that it was a ploy to hold early Lok Sabha polls and divert the public's attention from core issues. Opposition leaders also said that the BJP was scared of its unity and, hence, had decided to bring in such measures.
(This is a developing story and will be updated as details come in.)
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