Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that One Nation, One Election will significantly help in strengthening democracy, boosting voter turnout and engagement and also provide economic benefits.
Addressing a discussion session on One Nation, One Election at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, Dr. Saha said that ever since PM Modi came to power, businessmen have received respect, which he also observed during his recent visit to Assam.
"During the Left Front rule, we observed that businessmen were treated as enemies of society," he added.
“Today, we called the businessmen to create awareness among them about One Nation, One Election. Whenever an election takes place, schools have to be used for the process, leading to their closure. One Nation, One Election is beneficial as we need to cast our vote only once in five years, which is a relief. But if elections are held every year, common people will suffer,” said Dr. Saha.
He further stated that if One Nation, One Election is implemented, the voter turnout percentage will also rise.
“It will also help from a financial perspective and strengthen democracy. This is the need of the hour. PM Modi has been advocating for it and in 2024, the matter was also raised in Parliament, leading to the formation of a committee. Conducting elections multiple times in a year requires huge funds. During any election, the first target is teachers, who are deputed for various election-related duties. If elections are held only once in five years, teachers and other employees can work properly without interruptions. Moreover, during elections, the Model Code of Conduct is enforced, which prevents the government from making decisions in the Cabinet or signing important files, creating obstacles,” said Dr. Saha.
The Chief Minister also expressed strong support for One Nation, One Election and said, “It will encourage voters. PM Modi has emphasized this initiative, as it will bring stability in governance by increasing voter turnout and engagement. The economic benefits will also be significant.”
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