Lok Sabha & Assembly Polls at once: Pranab

Update: 2017-01-25 15:59 GMT
Ahead of 68th Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Nation and stressed the need to rectify the flaws in the system. He told, 'Indian economy continued to grow at a fast pace despite Global slowdown'.

Pranab opined Cash Transactions bring transparency in the economy. He, however, says Demonetisation resulted in temporary slowdown of economy.

President gave a call to work hard to fight Terrorism. He expressed his disappointment over washout of Winter Session of Parliament due to protests of Opposition over note ban.

Pranab is in favour of the proposal to hold State and General Elections at once. He asked Election Commission to consul political parties for reaching consensus. He feels it is the right way to avoid inconveniences such as management and expenditure.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in favor of simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and Assembly.
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