Kerala assembly unanimously passes resolution opposing 'One Nation, One Poll'

The Opposition, led by Mannarkad MLA N Samsudheen, expressed full support for the resolution.

The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday, October 10, unanimously passed a resolution opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, marking a significant stand against the central government’s push for simultaneous elections.

The Opposition, led by Mannarkad MLA N Samsudheen, expressed full support for the resolution. The United Democratic Front MLA echoed the concerns about the proposal’s impact on the federal structure, calling it a threat to state governance and democratic processes.

During the debate, the Opposition also suggested certain amendments to the resolution, some of which were accepted by the ruling party. Despite these modifications, the core message remained unchanged: the Kerala Assembly stands firmly against the central government's push for simultaneous elections.

The resolution was passed unanimously, with both the ruling and opposition parties in agreement.