**September 19, 2024** – Congress Party National President Mallikarjuna Kharge has openly rejected the Jamili election proposal, also known as the “One Nation, One Election” initiative. Reacting to the report on Jamili elections, Kharge stated that his party firmly opposes the proposal, arguing that it is not feasible to hold simultaneous elections across the country.Kharge further criticized the ruling BJP, suggesting that the proposal is part of an electoral strategy ahead of impending state elections. “This Jamili election is nothing more than an election gimmick by the BJP,” Kharge remarked, dismissing the idea as impractical.The Congress party’s stance is in line with its concerns about the logistical and democratic challenges posed by the One Nation, One Election policy, which seeks to synchronize general and state elections to streamline governance. However, Kharge emphasized that the idea undermines the democratic process, questioning its timing and intent.