FICCI supports the idea of ‘One Nation One Election’

Feb 08, 2024

• Simultaneous elections would improve governance and promote economic development

 

NEW DELHI, 08 February 2024: A FICCI delegation led by Dr Anish Shah, President, FICCI met with members of High-Level Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’ chaired by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Former President of India on February 6, 2024.

 

At the invitation of the High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election, FICCI shared its views on simultaneous elections. Briefing the members of the committee, Dr Anish Shah said, “FICCI is supportive of the idea of One Nation One Election. There are over 250,000 FICCI members across the country, who feel that multiple elections at various levels at various times impact ease of doing business, slow down decision-making in government and lead to avoidable costs, both for employees and employers.”

 

Mr S K Pathak, Secretary General, FICCI made a detailed presentation to the committee members with specific proposals as follows: 

 

1. One election every 5 years for central, state and local governments
2. Brief code of conduct period, so that government decision making is not slowed down.
3. All eligible voters to be in universal electoral rolls, using India Stack technology

 

FICCI team emphasised that at a time when India is on its way to become the third largest economy in the world, it is important that we reassess the electoral process of the country and consider changes that result in better outcomes for our people and enhance economic activity.

 

The FICCI delegation comprised Dr Anish Shah, President, FICCI & Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group; Mr Harsha V Agarwal, Senior Vice President, FICCI & Vice Chairman & MD, Emami Ltd; Mr Anant Goenka, Vice President, FICCI & Vice Chairman, RPG Group; Mr S K Pathak, Secretary General, FICCI; Ms Jyoti Vij, Addl Director General, FICCI and Mr Anshuman Khanna, Asst Secretary General, FICCI.