Jamili elections. The topic that was debated a lot in last one year(https://www.telugu360.com/analysis-jamili-elections-projected-panacea/). However, as of now, it is confirmed that center is not going for Jamili elections, i.e. simultaneous elections in all states, for 2019. But Center is planning to postpone Karnataka election and give Siddaramaiah led congress an addition 6 months of ruling, as per reports.
The Fourteenth legislative assembly election was held on 5 May 2013 to elect members from 223 constituencies in the Indian state of Karnataka. Congress party under the leadership of Siddaramaiah won the election and formed the government. Now by May 2018, the government finishes 5 years of people mandate and has to face elections. However, in a shocking move, Karnataka state government received a letter from the BJP led Central government which asks the Congress led State government to consider the proposal to defer Assembly elections for six months. The reason for this is to hold Karnatka elections along with other state elections due in November. This is in sync with PM Modi’s call for ‘one nation; one election’ (Jamili) strategy. Moreover, despite the fact that elections are due in May 2018 which is just 2 months from now, Election Commission has not confirmed election dates yet.
However, Karnataka government seems to be in dilemma yet on whether to enjoy power for another 6 months or not. If they agree for proposal, implicitly it will give positive edge for BJP for letting their rival party get additional 6 months of power. Also, it will give BJP more time to recoup in the state. On the other hand, if they go for elections immediately they will get negative remark for not cooperating on “One nation, One election strategy” and wasting more resources and public money. On the other hand, Modi also proves his sincerity for Jamili elections by giving such opportunity for other party ruled states rather than giving extra benefit for BJP ruled states.
Overall, Modi’s multi-pronged strategy puts Congress in a big dilemma. We have to wait and see how Congress reacts.
