Sir,
This has reference to the news item ‘ECI drops’ some hints’ on simultaneous polls, doubles number of EVMs for J&K’ DE Jan 29.
It will be blessing in disguise for the people of this State if elections- Parliamentary and Assembly are held simultaneously, whenever they are scheduled to be held.
The frequent elections bring with them numerous problems for the people, especially the employees, as model code of conduct comes into force. Recently the State witnessed Panchayati elections. During that time lot of time was consumed in conducting the elections. Though elections were successful but people suffered as no work could be done during that period. In case Parliamentary and Assembly elections are held separately, Model code of conduct would come into force two times. This will impede whole personal or developmental work in the State, and may cause consternation among people. Then there is involvement of expenditure which could be saved to some extent in case simultaneous polls are held. The political parties in the State should have no reservation in case Election Commission decides to go for polls. While deciding the matter the political parties should keep the interests of people in view.
Pramod Sharma
Udhampur
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