Government to introduce ‘one nation, one election’ Bill in Parliament: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre is preparing to introduce a Bill on ‘one nation, one election’ in Parliament, aimed at holding the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously across the country. Singh made the announcement while addressing a rally in Bilaspur town, organised by Balwant Singh, BJP’s candidate from the Sadhaura Assembly constituency of Yamunanagar district.

Singh emphasised that the implementation of simultaneous elections would save both time and resources. “The country recently held Lok Sabha elections, and now, just four months later, Haryana is holding its Assembly elections. It would have been better if both elections were held together,” Singh said.

He explained that the frequent election cycles keep the administrative machinery constantly occupied. “The entire administrative system remains busy with elections, leaving officers unable to focus on the welfare of the people as much as they should,” he added.

Reaffirming the BJP’s commitment to the ‘one nation one election’ policy, Singh said, “To fulfil this commitment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has decided to table a Bill in Parliament. We do not hesitate to do whatever is in the best interest of the country.”

The Defence Minister also praised Haryana’s farmers, describing the state as the land of hardworking and dedicated agriculturists.

Turning his attention to the Congress, Singh accused the opposition party of misleading the country with false promises. “If the Congress had even partially fulfilled their promises during their 50-55 years in power, India would have become the richest and most powerful country in the world,” he claimed.

Singh contrasted the BJP’s track record, citing the government’s success in boosting India’s stature on the global stage. “In the past, India’s voice on international forums was not given the seriousness it deserved. Today, the whole world listens carefully when India speaks. This is the status we have achieved,” said Singh.

The rally marked a significant push for BJP’s electoral agenda in the region, with the promise of a new approach to election management and governance efficiency.