Congress leader P. Chidambaram has criticized the BJP-led government's push for 'One Nation, One Election,' stating that it is not feasible under the current Constitution.  Chidambaram said, implementing the proposal would require at least five constitutional amendments, a hurdle that he believes the government does not have the numbers to overcome in either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

In response to a question about reports suggesting that the government plans to implement 'One Nation, One Election' during its current tenure, Chidambaram said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacks the necessary majority in both houses of Parliament to pass such amendments.

During his recent Independence Day speech, the prime minister strongly advocated for synchronized national and state elections, arguing that frequent polls disrupt the country's progress. However, Chidambaram, while addressing reporters, emphasized the constitutional difficulties in implementing this idea, reiterating that it is not possible under the current framework. He further pointed out that the opposition INDIA bloc is firmly against the proposal.

On the topic of reservation, Chidambaram also dismissed recent claims by PM Modi, who had accused Congress of wanting to end the reservation system. Chidambaram responded, asking why Congress would want to abolish it. He highlighted Congress's stance on removing the 50% ceiling for reservations and its push for a caste census to align reservations with population data. He urged people not to believe everything the prime minister says.

In a recent rally, PM Modi had criticized Congress, claiming that its leadership sought to end reservations for Dalits. He vowed to protect the system as long as he remains in power.

Chidambaram was also asked if Congress would announce a chief ministerial candidate ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. He explained that Congress typically does not reveal its chief ministerial face before elections, preferring to consult elected MLAs after the results. This approach, he said, is likely to be followed in Haryana as well.

During the media interaction, Chidambaram criticized the BJP's governance in Haryana, citing issues such as unemployment, challenges in agriculture, and the state's rising debt. He urged voters to support Congress in the upcoming assembly elections, promising that his party would revitalize Haryana’s economy, agriculture, and industry, while addressing concerns about inflation and joblessness.

Mocking the BJP's "double-engine" government, Chidambaram remarked, "One engine has no fuel, and the other is completely broken. It’s time to get rid of this so-called double-engine government."

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