New Delhi | Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Monday said that despite opposition’s popular demand of holding next general election through ballot papers few parties are against the idea.
Addressing the reporters after the all-party meeting organised to discuss issues related to elections procedures, Rawat said: “Some of the parties said going back to the ballot is bad as it would bring back booth capturing”. “Some political parties have said that there are problems with EVMs and VVPATs,” he added. However, he also mentioned that the queries have been noted down by the Commission.
Commenting on the issue of “One Nation One Election” idea put forward by the ruling Narendra Modi government, O.P Rawat said, “Several opposition parties have opposed the idea and expressed concerns. Many parties opposed One Nation, One Poll while there were some who made some valid points in favour of simultaneous elections,” he said. Earlier last week the Election Commision has denied the possibility of holding simultaneous elections saying that there was no chance at all of this happening in India.
Speaking about the outcome of the all-party meeting the Chief Election Commissioner said, “All political parties were very positive and constructive in suggesting ways and means to further improve the integrity of elections”. He added that the Commission will take all the suggestions, examine and will do whatever needs to be done to improve the delivery of elections.
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