New Delhi, Jan 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the ongoing debate on the “One Nation, One Election” proposal is critical for India’s democratic process and urged youngsters to actively engage in and promote the discussions.
Addressing a National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally in New Delhi, Mr. Modi urged youngsters, including NCC cadets and NSS volunteers, to actively engage in and promote the debate, which he said is directly linked to their future.
The Prime Minister observed that polls have often led to an overwhelming cycle of continuous electioneering in India.
“After independence, elections at the state and central levels were held together for a long time. But over time, this pattern broke down, causing significant challenges for the country,” he said.
Addressing the NCC rally in Delhi. It is a great platform that empowers youth to realise their potential for national development. https://t.co/axOljrwXRP
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Modi highlighted that the current situation, where elections take place frequently, disrupts governance and development.
The Prime Minister urged youngsters to take part in the discussion, stressing its relevance for the country’s future.
“I appeal to the NCC cadets, volunteers and all youngsters across the country — wherever you are, take this debate forward. It is directly linked to your future,” he said, while emphasising that participating in the debate is essential for shaping India’s future political landscape.
Comparing India’s election frequency with that of other countries, Mr. Modi pointed out that even in the United States, the electoral cycle is structured to ensure a clear separation of governance periods.
“In countries like the US, elections are held every four years and the dates for forming a new government are fixed,” he noted.
Modi said in 2014, the number of NCC cadets in the country was around 14 lakh. “Today, it is around 20 lakh and more than eight lakh of them are girl cadets,” he added.
