One nation One Election for Strong India, says Rajnath

Highlighting the Modi government's track record, Singh asserted that it has maintained a clean slate in terms of corruption allegations

One nation, one poll: Simplistic solutions not always the best

Early indications are that most opposition parties are sceptical but some stray voices, including in the Congress have been more receptive.

In draft report, law panel said as of now there is shortfall of 12.9 lakh ballot units, 9.4 lakh control units and about 12.3 lakh VVPATs.

'Such an exercise will save public money, help reduce the burden on administrative set up and security forces,' draft report said.

The commission would recommend amendments to the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act to ensure simultaneous polls.

The Janata Dal (United) is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Sena's RS member Sanjay Raut also wondered how holding Lok Sabha and assembly polls simultaneously will benefit country.

Gehlot's comments come after Amit Shah made a pitch for holding polls to 12 state assemblies including present 4 along with 2019 LS polls.

Holding simultaneous polls to Parliament and the state Assemblies is not a feasible idea.

Meanwhile, the BJP and the Congress have stayed from consultation organised by the Law Commission on the subject.