President Pranab Mukherjee asserted that the country’s strength lies in is pluralism and diversity and that India has traditionally celebrated the argumentative ‘Indian; not the ‘intolerant’ Indian. Photo: PTINew Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday batted strongly for simultaneous elections to Parliament and Assemblies and backed the demonetisation drive, two issues on which the government has focused its attention. He asked the Election Commission (EC) to carry forward the idea of simultaneous polls in consultation with political parties. Mukherjee underlined that strengths of India democracy but cautioned against disruptions in Parliament and State Assemblies. The President said the depth and breadth of Indian democracy sparkles in the regular elections being held in panchayati raj institutions.

Source: Mint January 25, 2017 13:59 UTC