Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat chairs all-party meeting; says many voiced concern over simultaneous polls

 

Briefing media about the developments, Rawat said that delegates were very positive and pitched several ideas for the hassle-free roll-out of upcoming general elections.

The top officer assured that after due analysis and study, the Commission will take all possible steps to include good suggestions and ideas in order to fine-tune the existing eco-system of ECI.

When asked about the stand of political parties on simultaneous polls, Rawat mentioned that several opposition parties are not in a mood to accept the concept of 'One Nation, One election' coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On several occasions, Rawat himself refuted the possibility of simultaneous polls.

The Chief Election Commissioner stated that Some political parties have expressed reservations over the use of EVMs and VVPATs. On the other than few parties flagged against the demand of ballot paper regime, citing the activates like booth capturing and other malpractices.