Abhishek slams Central govt's One Nation One Election move

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, attending the winter session of Parliament, has written on his X-handle: "The BJP's brazen attempt to introduce a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BILL today, WHILE THE CONSTITUTION DEBATE IS STILL UNDERWAY in Parliament, is nothing short of an unashamed attack on democracy."

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"The One Nation One Election bill seeks to ROB THE PEOPLE OF THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT to vote regularly — A right that holds governments accountable and prevents unchecked power. This is not just a bill; rather it is a direct assault on the very foundation of our democracy built through the sacrifices of our founding fathers. Bengal will not sit silent. We will fight tooth and nail to protect the soul of India and crush this anti-democratic agenda. Bring it on!"

The Diamond Harbour MP asked the minister of rural development three questions:

(a) the details and total number of rural households without 24x7 electricity supply in the country, State-wise;