"If Done With Good Intentions...": Prashant Kishor's 'One Nation, One Election' Warning
NDTV
Mr Kishor's tentative support comes as several opposition parties have criticised the BJP on this subject; on Sunday Congress MP Rahul Gandhi called the idea an attack on the Union of India.
Prashant Kishor has offered conditional support to the "one nation, one election" proposal, acknowledging it to be "in the interest of the country... if done with correction intentions". Mr Kishor - a poll strategist who has led several parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party to wins - said the benefits of a single poll may see reduced costs and fatigue to voters. #WATCH | On 'One Nation, One Election', Prashant Kishor says, "If this is done with the correct intentions and there be a transition phase of 4-5 years, then it is in the interest of the country. This was once in effect in the country for 17-18 years. Secondly, in a country as… pic.twitter.com/beTAZqf0Gl
He also said "overnight changes" - seen by many as a swipe at the BJP over speculation it could advance the 2024 general election to coincide with state polls later this year - could lead to trouble.
"If done with correct intentions, and there (is) a transition phase of four to five years, then it is in the interest of the country. This was once in effect for 17-18 years."
