The Shiv Sena (UBT) has once again launched a scathing attack on the BJP over the "One Nation, One Election" proposal. An editorial published in the party's mouthpiece, Saamana, alleges that the BJP is attempting to disenfranchise voters from minority religious communities through this initiative.
New Delhi: The debate surrounding "One Nation, One Election" continues, with the central government and opposition parties trading accusations. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has targeted the central government, alleging that the proposal is a veiled attempt to purge minority religious communities from the voter rolls, ultimately restricting voting rights to a select group.
The Saamana editorial sharply criticizes the BJP, claiming their plan is to ensure a single party's perpetual rule. The editorial further asserts that the true objective behind "One Nation, One Election" is, in reality, "One Party, One Election."
Sharp Attack on the Central Government
The Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses the central government of employing the "One Nation, One Election" proposal as a ploy to undermine democracy. The editorial maintains that the BJP's aim is to maintain its own power, using this model as a crucial tool to achieve that goal.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)'s editorial also mentions former US President Donald Trump. It draws a parallel, suggesting that just as Trump attempted to suppress the vote of Black, Latino, and immigrant communities in the US, the BJP is attempting to similarly remove minority religious communities from the voter rolls in India.
Similarities between Modi and Trump
The Saamana editorial compares Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Donald Trump, alleging that both leaders show a reluctance towards democracy and freedom of expression. Referring to Trump as a "White Modi," the editorial contends that both leaders' policies contradict democratic values. The Shiv Sena (UBT) alleges that the BJP's aim with "One Nation, One Election" is to establish the rule of a single party, a move it considers a grave threat to Indian democracy and categorically rejects.
