Gurugram: In a powerful public display of support for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday led a marathon event in Gurugram, calling the proposal a vital reform to reduce electoral costs and fast-track the nation’s development.
Speaking at the event, CM Saini said, “The main objective of today’s race is to dedicate it to the important idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’. This is not just a marathon but an important step towards change, it is a resolution, a movement.” He emphasized that simultaneous elections would not only streamline governance but also strengthen India’s democratic ethos.
The initiative, backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is currently under review by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) as part of a proposed Constitution Amendment Bill. The bill seeks to align Lok Sabha and state assembly election cycles.
CM Saini asserted, “Today’s event will give impetus to the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’. This idea is not just an issue of administrative convenience. It is an effort to further strengthen the democratic consciousness of India.”
Highlighting the disruption caused by frequent elections, CM Saini pointed out that the state had entered poll mode over a month ago. “In Haryana, we are in election mode from 13 April 2024. The pace of development stops. The Prime Minister’s vision is that we have to become a developed nation, so ‘One Nation, One Election’ will play an important role in that, and the country will move forward at a fast pace,” he said.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the financial benefits of the reform: “This will reduce expenses a lot and the country will move towards a developed nation. We all should support this call.”
He added that the marathon was not just a symbolic run but a “public expression of a collective resolution for national change.”
