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Ram Nath Kovind-Led Panel Submits Report On 'One Nation, One Election' To President Murmu
Nayan Dwivedi
Mar 14, 2024, 11:47 AM | Updated 12:07 PM IST
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The high-level committee appointed by the government to devise a strategy for conducting simultaneous elections has submitted an exhaustive eight-volume report, spanning 18,000 pages, to President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (14 March).
Headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, the committee is expected to advocate for a concrete model for the 'one nation-one election', rather than merely proposing various options to synchronize the distinct electoral cycles.
While exploring multiple avenues to ensure the continuity of simultaneous elections, the committee reportedly debated the German model of constructive vote of no-confidence.
However, it ultimately refrained from endorsing it, deeming it incompatible with the fundamental principles of Indian democracy, as per reports.
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It's important to note that the constructive vote of no confidence is a parliamentary procedure designed to ensure governmental stability by allowing for the removal of a sitting government only if a viable alternative is simultaneously proposed and gains majority support.
The Law Commission had also previously recommended the "constructive vote of no-confidence" to ensure governmental stability.
The committee extensively engaged with representatives from political parties, retired Chief Justices, former Chief Election Commissioners, as well as experts from various fields during its consultations.
Additionally, it solicited feedback from the public, receiving a considerable response with 81 per cent in favor of simultaneous elections.
The macroeconomic ramifications of simultaneous elections, alongside potential impacts on crime rates and educational outcomes, were also scrutinized.
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Nayan Dwivedi is Staff Writer at Swarajya.
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