“JD(U) lends its full support to the ‘One Nation, One Election’ plan of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), of which JD(U) is a part,” he asserted.The JD(U) leader also contended that any decisions related to development taken by the Centre would be implemented more effectively once the simultaneous election policy comes into effect.JD(U)’s support comes in the wake of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s recent initiative to implement the ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy in its third term.In his Independence Day address, PM Modi made a strong pitch for simultaneous elections, stating that frequent elections impede the country’s progress.The BJP, in its election manifesto, had promised to implement the ‘One Nation, One Election’ plan during its third term. In March 2024, a high-level committee on the policy, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report supporting the idea.Sources indicate that with the PM Modi 3.0 government set to complete its first 100 days on 17th September, the BJP is eager to fulfil its promise of simultaneous elections within the next five years.
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