2 days ago
NSS Awardee discusses One Nation, One Election with President
National Service Scheme (NSS) awardee from Andhra Pradesh, Bisathi Bharath, along with a delegation, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss the concept of One Nation, One Election.
Mr. Bharath is a member of the Samvidhaan Support Group, an initiative established by the young achievers of India to advocate for electoral reforms, particularly the implementation of One Nation, One Election.
Hailing from Kandikapula Village in Anantapur district, Mr. Bharath was part of a delegation that included several prominent National Youth and NSS awardees. The group met the President to present their views and submit a memorandum supporting the idea of simultaneous elections across the country.
The Samvidhaan Support Group has actively campaigned for this cause by engaging with over 320 Members of Parliament, organising a massive signature campaign that garnered support from lakhs of young citizens, and conducting impactful events, including a one-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, and a peaceful protest march to the Parliament of India involving over 2,000 young participants.
The group also submitted 112 signed request letters from National Youth Awardees and NSS national awardees to the President.
Mr. Bharath on Saturday (August 16) said he emphasised the significance of One Nation, One Election in addressing key issues such as policy paralysis, high election costs, the misuse of illicit liquor and drugs, circulation of black money, excessive time spent on political campaigning, and voter fatigue. He also highlighted how this reform could strengthen administrative efficiency, improve governance, and boost economic activities.
The President of India responded positively to the delegation's efforts and expressed appreciation for the commitment shown by the Samvidhaan Support Group toward this national cause.
