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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Anantapur youth meet President
Anantapur/New Delhi: Bisathi Bharath, a young leader from Kandikapula village in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, met with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan to discuss the concept of One Nation One Election. Bharath is a key member of the Samvidhaan Support Group, an initiative formed by young achievers of India to promote electoral reforms. He was part of a delegation that included several National Youth and NSS Awardees such as Shiva Kumar, Madhish Parikh, Simardeep Syal, Rohit, Pallab Biswas, Niharika, Shrusti, and Mantu Kumar. The group presented a memorandum supporting simultaneous elections across the country. The Samvidhaan Support Group has been actively campaigning for this cause, engaging with over 320 Members of Parliament, conducting a massive signature drive with lakhs of young supporters, and organising impactful events such as a one-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and a peaceful protest march to Parliament with 2,000 youth participants. They also submitted 112 signed requests from National Youth and NSS Awardees to the President. During the meeting, Bharath emphasized that One Nation One Election would help curb policy paralysis, reduce election expenditure, prevent misuse of illicit liquor, drugs, and black money, cut down excessive campaign time, and address voter fatigue. He said the reform would also enhance governance, administrative efficiency, and economic growth. The President appreciated the delegation's efforts and acknowledged the commitment shown by the youth towards this national reform.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
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.
