A Improved discussion on the Topic
~ By Rahul Arora, Republic TV
A journey from the shayris to Paris
The first day of the MUN AIPPM committee focused on Chirag Paswan’s proposal for the
"One Nation One Election" initiative, igniting a spirited debate among delegates with diverse
political backgrounds. Key contributions included:
1. Yogi Adityanath, Attacked directly on the opposition and their false intentions using his
self composed shayari, emphasizing the benefits of unified elections for streamlining the
electoral process.
2. Atishi Marlena raised challenging questions about the proposal, highlighting dissent.
3. Nirmala Sitaraman criticized the financial wastage and questioned the opposition’s motives
while promoting the long-term cost-effectiveness of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
4. Akhilesh Yadav presented a satirical critique, likening elections to a grocery store and
arguing it would harm the public.
5. Chirag Paswan claimed the initiative would reduce corruption and advocated for effective
spending priorities and stressed on the neglection of work by the opposition since they
focused only on roaming around and giving speeches in foreign countries. While Mr. Rahul
Gandhi retaliated and blamed him for roaming around places like Paris on the govt’s cost.
6. JP Nadda and MK Stalin offered opposing views, with Stalin deeming the proposal
reckless for regional governance.
7. Nitish Kumar opposed constitutional amendments, advocating for corrections instead.
8. Shashi Tharoor called for a thorough analysis of the proposed changes. As it undermined
several provisions of the fundamentals of our constitution.
9. PM Modi emphasized on the reduced disruptions from fewer elections, quoting Indira
Gandhi on change.
10. Adhi Ranjan Chaudhary voiced scepticism about the practicality of widespread
amendments.
11. S. Jaishankar supported a unified electoral framework to minimize disruptions.
12. Owaisi criticized the NDA with shayari, while Naveen Patnaik referenced the Kovind
committee’s recommendations.
13. Concerns about voter confusion and regional party dominance were raised by Uddhav
Thackeray.
The session highlighted complex issues surrounding governance, regional representation, and
electoral integrity, concluding with a call for comprehensive reform as delegates prepared for
further discussions on the proposal.