Politicising armed forces a tragedy of frequent elections: Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched a scathing critique of India’s fragmented electoral calendar, accusing opposition parties —implicitly targeting the Congress — of politicising even national security issues, like Operation Sindoor, for electoral gains.

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"Ata time when our brave soldiers strike against enemies, there are those who raise doubts and seek political mileage," Chouhan said at a public address on One Nation One Election here.

“This is not just unfortunate — it is a tragedy born from the relentless cycle of elections.”

Calling for a constitutionalamendmentto synchronise Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, the former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister urged citizens, civil society, students, and media influencers to begin a nationwide movement for One Nation, One Election.

“Let this campaign begin from the land of Bengaluru,” he said, evoking applause.

Chouhan argued that holding elections every six months paralyses governance, derails development, and consumes the energy of the entire administrative machinery.