LUCKNOW, July 15 -- The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) supported the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative in the meeting with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) while the opposition parties- the Samajwadi Party and the Congress-opposed the move.

The BJP delegation comprising deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, and ministers Suresh Khanna, Surya Pratap Shahi, Jaiveer Singh, Dharampal Singh and AK Sharma told the JPC that the proposed plan aims to synchronise elections for the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies and local bodies.

Khanna said: "The state government presented detailed arguments in favour of the 'One Nation, One Election' before the committee. The implementation of the proposed system will significantly sav...