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'Modi does not have majority to ...': Chidambaram says ‘One Nation, One Election’ not possible under present Constitution

IndiaTimes Monday, 16 September 2024
Former Union minister P Chidambaram has raised concerns over the BJP-led government's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, stating it requires at least five constitutional amendments and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacks the majority to pass them. He also refuted PM Modi's claims about Congress's stance on reservations and urged voters to support Congress in Haryana elections.
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