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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urged democratic forces to unite against this "electoral reform" measure, stressing the need to protect India's diversity and Constitution. Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin vehemently opposed the One Nation, One Election Bill, deeming it a danger to India’s federalism, diversity and democratic principles. The controversial bill, approved by the Union Cabinet on December 12, aims to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.
Stalin emphasized that the proposed legislation undermines India’s constitutional framework, pushing for a presidential system. He warned that the bill’s implementation would Eliminate legal recourse, Foster authoritarianism, Undermine state election significance and Erode regional rights and diversity. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls for unity against One Nation, One Election Bill The Chief Minister accused the BJP government of diverting attention from key issues plaguing the nation.
Stalin urged democratic forces to unite against this “electoral reform” measure, stressing the need to protect India’s diversity and Constitution. Stalin’s statement on his X website reads: “The India Alliance strongly opposes the One Nation, One Election scheme..
. It will bring our country under single-power rule, destroying diversity and democracy.” His stance reflects growing concerns among opposition parties regarding the bill’s implications on India’s democratic fabric.
#INDIA will resist the anti-federal & impractical “One nation one election” as it will push the country into the perils of unitary form of governance, killing its diversity and democracy in the process. The Union BJP government seeks to push it with an ulterior motive of..
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com/PslpjWoRwM — M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 16, 2024 The One Nation, One Election Bill faces strong opposition from parties including Congress and DMK.
Its introduction in Parliament has been postponed to December 20, the winter session’s final day, due to intense opposition. The bill is expected to be referred to a joint parliamentary committee for consideration. Click for more latest Tamil Nadu news .
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