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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Frequent polls hindering India's way to becoming developed nation'
1 2 Varanasi: Detailing for youth the benefits of 'One Nation, One Election', Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Sunil Bansal said frequent elections were like speed breakers which can be flattened with ONOE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to make India a developed nation by 2047 would thus be accomplished, he addressing 'Youth Townhall' on ONOE at Rudraksh Convention Centre here on Sunday, he said frequent elections bring many problems to the country, from which it should be liberated. "Our goal is to make India a developed nation by 2047. All speed breakers like frequent elections should be removed to meet that objective," said Bansal, appealing to the youths to launch mega public campaign for ONOE, he said, there would be more development and less politics, creating more opportunities for the new generation. The youth should advance this initiative to make it a people's movement, as frequent elections disrupt country's development and welfare schemes. Frequent elections create an atmosphere of division in society. He said ONOE was not Modi's or political party's agenda, adding that it would save the country money that could be invested in every election, millions of govt employees are assigned election duties, affecting their regular work, while imposition of the model code of conduct repeatedly halts development work. He said ONOE would give govt a clear five-year period to advance development projects , allowing projects to be completed on time and benefiting the public elections would give both, govt and opposition, opportunity to address the country's problems seriously. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor He mentioned how frequent elections create difficulties for the central and state govts in policy-making and decision-making. If administrative machinery is busy conducting elections and preparing voter lists, good governance and welfare work for poor are affected, leading to policy said a high-level committee had been formed by govt to discuss all aspects of this bill. The committee sought suggestions from a total of 62 political parties, with 47 parties responding. He referred to how a huge amount could be saved with ONOE and utilised to increase the country's parties might face challenges, but voting once every five years would enhance the power of the vote, he said, adding that good governance would be promoted in administration. "Pollution caused during electioneering, including air and noise pollution, and others by using a large amount of posters, banners, and other promotional materials, can also be checked with ONOE," he said, adding that time and energy of govt machinery as well as the general public would also be also spoke about Operation Sindoor, followed by killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam and said, "We have seen how India's brave army is targeting those who attack India's dignity. The entire nation is standing with the PM and our armed forces. Everyone wants India to teach Pakistan a lesson and the whole world has seen that if anyone provokes India, it will not spare them," he Padma Bhushan Prof Devi Prasad Dwivedi highlighted how ONOE was in the interest of the country and its people. Chairing the event, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Vice Chancellor Prof Bihari Lal Sharma termed ONOE as a solution against the wastage of the country's resources made on conducting frequent elections. The event was also addressed by international athletes Priyanka Singh Patel and Renu among others present were, BJP Kashi region unit president Dilip Patel, UP ministers Ravindra Jaiswal, Dayashankar Mishra Dayalu, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, city Pradeep Agrahari, MLC Hansraj Vishwakarma, MLAs Neelkanth Tiwari, Saurabh Srivastava and Awadhesh Singh. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
ONOE a decisive step towards making democracy more effective: Sunil Bansal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Sunil Bansal on Sunday reiterated the need for a nationwide consensus on the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE), calling it essential for rapid development of the country. He said the ONOE concept is a decisive step towards making democracy more effective, cost-efficient and organised. Expressing these views while addressing youths at Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi's Sigra area, the BJP leader asked them to promote the ONOE concept among the people in form of a campaign. He said the ONOE was in national interest. He further said frequent elections hamper the development of the country. 'In the last 30 years, there has not been a single year without elections,' Bansal added. 'Due to this, the administrative machinery remains busy and it affects the work of good governance,' he said. Bansal emphasised that ONOE is not a new idea. 'From 1952 to 1967, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections were held simultaneously,' he added. The BJP leader said frequent elections are biggest obstacle to the goal of a developed India by 2047. On the Pahalgam terror attack, Bansal said India will never spare anyone who teases it. 'The country is watching how our brave Army gave a befitting reply to Pakistan. The entire nation is with the PM and the Indian Army,' he added. Prof Bihari Lal Sharma, vice chancellor, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, presided over the event. He said ONOE is necessary for sustainable development and effective governance of the country. Special guest Padma Bhushan Prof Devi Prasad Dwivedi, international athletes Priyanka Singh Patel and Renu Singh also expressed their views on the occasion. Chief guest Sunil Bansal was welcomed by young entrepreneur Deepesh Vashisht and Dr Yash Pandey. Prof Bihari Lal Sharma was welcomed by national players Rahul Yadav and Rajat Jaiswal. The event was conducted by BJYM state general secretary Devendra Patel and the vote of thanks was given by Kashi region BJP youth wing chief Shailendra Maurya.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘One nation, one poll' will boost GDP by 1.56%: Bansal
HYDERABAD: BJP national general secretary Sunil Bansal on Tuesday claimed that 'one nation, one election' will boost the country's GDP by 1.56%. Speaking at a meeting held here to discuss 'One Nation One Election', Bansal elaborated on the advantages of having one election across the country. Stating that elections are important to maintain democracy, he said that simultaneous elections will lead to transparency. 'From 1952, when the first elections were held, till 1967, the country has seen four simultaneous polls across India. Since then there have been at least one election across the country every year. Because of these frequent elections, India has been always in election mode, hindering development in the country,' he added. He further added that during elections, the model code of conduct comes into force, which obstructs not only development, but also the dream of good governance and obstructs the flow of welfare schemes to people at the ground-level. Stating that each voter spends approximately Rs 1,400 to cast a vote for every election and the government has spent over Rs 1.35 lakh crores in the 2024 elections, the BJP national general secretary said that with one election the spending by the people as well as the government will reduce considerably. Telangana State General Secretary (Organisation) Chandrashekhar, BJYM National Treasurer PM Sai Prasad and several others also spoke at the meeting.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP gen secy: Frequent polls a problem for country
1 2 3 Lucknow: Noting that frequent elections were a big problem before the country, BJP national general secretary Sunil Bansal on Monday said that in the last 30 years, not a single year passed in India without elections being held. Bansal was addressing the seminar organised on the topic 'One Nation-One Election' at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. UP BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary, UP higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay, and vice chancellor Prof Vinay Pathak were also present at the seminar. Motivating the youth and students, Bansal said that whenever there is any new change in the country, students and youth play an important role in it. "If we look at the history of the country and the world, the youth and students have always started the change," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her Recently. Investructor Undo Emphasising the need for 'one nation-one election', the BJP general secretary said that democracy cannot last long if there are no fair elections. He mentioned that there were 17 crore 32 lakh voters in the first general election of the country. "But in the election held in 2024, there were more than 96 crore voters," he said. "Keeping in mind the growing population, the changing world, the aspirations of 140 crore people of the country, many changes have taken place in the country from time to time. It is a matter of happiness that in the sequence of change, the discussion (of one nation-one election) has started again in this country. A new debate has started in the country on whether problems can be solved by conducting all elections simultaneously," he said. Bansal said that the world is changing, so we cannot run with the old system. "According to the changing world and the needs of the country, we also need to change the law," he said, adding that the govt has changed the education system and now it was time to change the election system according to the needs of the country. "A few years ago, voting was done with ballot paper but now there is EVM. The youth of 18 years got the right to vote. Therefore, change is necessary in accordance with the challenges of the world," he said. A large number of students, youth, and eminent people from the influential class participated in the seminar.
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘One Nation, One Election' essential for rapid development: Sunil Bansal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Sunil Bansal on Monday reiterated the need for a nationwide consensus on the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE), calling it essential for rapid development and reducing administrative burden. He said continuous elections have become one of the biggest challenges to governance and hoped the youth and students would spearhead this movement that would shape the politics of future. Calling frequent elections the biggest obstacle to the goal of a developed India by 2047, Bansal said the process slows down development and affects governance. Speaking at a workshop on ONOE at the Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University in Kanpur, Bansal said: 'India has always reformed its systems as per the needs of a changing world. The world is changing, and we cannot continue with outdated systems.' Citing figures, he said in in the first general elections in 1952, 17 crore people cast their vote and that number rose to 96 crore in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 'Over the years, several electoral reforms have been introduced, including the shift from ballot paper to electronic voting machines, and lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years,' the BJP leader said. 'Year after year, elections have become a major issue for the country. Between 1995 and 2025, there has not been a single year without elections,' he added. Since the 2024 general elections, five assembly elections have been conducted —in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Delhi — with Bihar set to vote later this year. 'We are constantly in election mode. During a government's five-year term, nearly one year is lost due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which halts all development work,' Bansal said. He emphasised that ONOE is not a new idea. 'From 1952 to 1967, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections were held simultaneously. This changed after 1968 when assemblies were dissolved early,' Bansal added. He claimed that the Election Commission had recommended simultaneous elections as early as 1983, with subsequent support from the Law Commission in 1999, 2015 and 2018, and NITI Aayog in 2017. As per Bansal, the ONOE Bill, based on the Ram Nath Kovind committee report, is currently under consideration by a Joint Parliamentary Committee which will conduct nationwide discussions. 'I urge all of you to make sure your voices are heard by the JPC,' he told the audience. With ONOE, Bansal claimed, development would double, policy paralysis due to MCC would be addressed, resources would be used more efficiently, and more working hours and days would be available.
