Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has supported the concept of simultaneous polls, saying frequent elections are not good for the economy and hamper growth. In a letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the chairman of the high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election', Mr. Shinde said simultaneous polls are one of the "most critical reforms" proposed by the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Way to reduce election expenses In his January 24 letter, Mr. Shinde said "everyone from the PM to Ministers to CMs to MPs, MLAs and all leaders get involved with these elections. Responding to a Lok Sabha question last week, the Government had said that 35 responses have so far been received from political parties by the Committee on 'one nation, one election'.