BJD supports PM's call for simultaneous polls

June 26, 2018 23:07

Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik today announced his party's support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal for holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Assembly polls in Odisha have been held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha election since 2004.

Elections were essential in a democracy, Patnaik told reporters, adding, "We are elected to work for the people. Elections throughout the year disturb the development works. Therefore, we support simultaneous polls."

He further said, "We support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and assemblies. This will serve the country well."

The Biju Janata Dal chief aired his views on the matter ahead of the Law Commission's two-day meeting from July 7 in New Delhi with political parties and other stakeholders on holding simultaneous elections.

The Law Commission had sought Patnaik's views on the prime minister's proposal.

Soon after Patnaik expressed his views, BJD MP Tathagat Satpathy wrote on Twitter, saying he supported the party chief's stand.

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