Mayawati Supports 'One Nation, One Election' Proposal

BSP president Mayawati has expressed a positive stance on the Union Cabinet's endorsement of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. However, she emphasized that the objective should align with national and public interests. Most opposition parties have criticized this initiative as impractical and a 'cheap stunt'.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati voiced her party's support for the Union Cabinet's approval of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal on Wednesday, which aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, Assembly, and local bodies.

Mayawati emphasized that the initiative should prioritize national and public interests. She shared her views on her official handle on 'X', formerly known as Twitter, stating in Hindi, "Our party's stance on the Cabinet's approval of simultaneous elections is positive, but its objective must be in the national and public interest."

Despite support from BSP, most opposition parties have condemned the proposal, labeling it impractical and a 'cheap stunt' orchestrated by the ruling BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)