New Delhi, April 20 -- BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia on Sunday supported the idea of "One Nation, One Election", saying its implementation would help strengthen India's economy.

Speaking to ANI, Chandolia said, "From 1952 to 1967, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections were held simultaneously. After that, this tradition was broken. In the last 30 years, there has not been a single year when elections were not held. This weakens our economic development. It affects the country's economy, GDP... Crores of rupees are spent on elections, so if One Nation, One Election is implemented, India's economy will be strengthened."

BJP MLA Karnail Singh also supported the proposal, saying it would help save public money that could be used for development....