'One Election, One Phase' : Kamal Haasan Takes Dig At BJP Over Lok Sabha Poll Dates

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan took a dig at the central government over the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll dates by the Election Commission in seven stages, saying that before implementing the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', at least one election should be held in a single phase.

"Before we try to attempt 'One Nation, One Election', can we at least try 'One Election, One Phase'?" he posted on X( formally twitter )

Phase 1 which will be on April 19, the voting will be held in a total of 102 constituencies. Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls will be held on April 26 which will see voting in 89 constituencies. Phase 3 of General Elections will be held on May 7. A total of 94 constituencies will see voting in this phase.

96 Lok Sabha seats will go for polling in Phase 4 on May 13. Phase 5 will see polling on 49 Lok Sabha seats with elections on May 20. The sixth phase will be held on May 25 which will see polling on 57 constituencies. The seventh Phase of Lok Sabha elections will be held on June 1 which will witness polling on 57 constituencies.

In September last year, the Central Government constituted a high-level committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind to examine the issue of 'One Nation, One Election' and make recommendations for holding simultaneous elections in the country.