New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien on Wednesday initiated the discussion on electoral reforms in Rajya Sabha and listed out ‘One Nation, One Poll’ as one of the issues.
“We want free and fair elections in the country. This is the most important issue,” he said, adding that his party will not allow the rules of parliament to be re-written by any political party.
“We have to follow the rules of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. BJP may be having some pipe dreams for 2021 and that is their business but we will maintain the sanctity and dignity of Parliament,” he added.
The Upper House of the Parliament is debating electoral reforms today.
Today in #RajyaSabha from 2pm . Will initiate the discussion on ‘Electoral Reform (and the need for free and fair elections). Looking forward to a purposive afternoon #ParliamentSession #sansadwatch @AITCofficial
— Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) July 3, 2019
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The TMC leader also listed several issues in the present electoral system including interruptions of international companies during polls, misuse of data and Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
Earlier in the day, he submitted a notice seeking discussion on the need for electoral reforms in the country. Leaders of over 10 parties will join the discussion. These include Congress, RJD, SP, BSP, Aam Aadmi Party, CPI, PDP, CPI(M), DMK, Kerala Congress (Mani), IUML and NCP.
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