Sharmistha Mukherjee has slammed the Congress for not welcoming a memorial dedicated to her father, Pranab Mukherjee, calling it an insult to the Constitution.

The opposition is referring to One Nation, One Election (ONOP) as anti-democratic because they believe it undermines the principles of democracy and could lead to a concentration of power. One of the concerns is that voters may get confused between Lok Sabha and Assembly candidates, with 39% of respondents in a survey sharing this concern.Key Concerns of the Opposition:- Concentration of Power: ONOP could lead to a situation where one party dominates both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reducing the representation of opposition voices.- Loss of Regional Identity: Simultaneous elections might lead to a focus on national issues, overshadowing regional concerns and identities.- Undermining Federalism: ONOP could be seen as an attack on India’s federal structure, where states have a significant degree of autonomy.The opposition argues that these concerns are valid and that ONOP could have far-reaching implications for India’s democratic fabric. Anand Narasimhan | n18oc_india News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Several individuals were injured when an elephant turned violent during the BP Angadi ‘Nercha’ at Tirur in Malappuram, Kerala. The incident, captured on video, shows the elephant picking up and hurling a man. This occurred during the annual ‘Nercha’ feast at the Pattambi Mosque, which commemorates a revered Muslim saint and attracts thousands of devotees.