New Delhi, December 12
According to sources, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the ‘One Country, One Election’ Bill in Parliament, which is an important step towards the electoral process. A comprehensive bill is expected to follow the decision, paving the way for unified elections across the country.
Earlier on Wednesday, former President of India Ram Nath Kovind said that the central government should agree on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative. Speaking to the media, Kovind, who is chairing the committee on this issue, said, “The central government will have to agree. This issue is not in the interest of any party, but in the interest of the country.
Be a game-changer—this is not my opinion but that of economists, who believe that after its implementation, the country’s GDP will increase by 1-1.5 percent, he said. It may be mentioned that in September this year, the Union Cabinet had approved the ‘One Country, One Election’ proposal, which aims to hold the urban body and panchayat elections as well as Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections within 100 days. is
These recommendations have been made in the report of a high-level panel chaired by former President Kovind. After the cabinet’s approval, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the decision, calling it an important step towards enhancing India’s democracy.– ANI