What is the public opinion on one country one election? Ramnath Kovind’s committee got shocking answers
The debate for one nation, one election has been going on in the country for a long time. The Modi government at the Center has also expressed support for holding simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the country. However, various opposition parties have also opposed this move. Meanwhile, the Central Government has also constituted a committee under the chairmanship of former President Ramnath Kovind regarding One Nation-One Election. This committee had sought people’s opinion on the issue and its results were shocking.
21000 people gave their opinion
The committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind has received a total of 20,972 suggestions from the public regarding One Nation-One Election. Let us tell you that 81 percent of these people have agreed to the idea of holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in the country. This information was given in the official statement on Sunday.
These parties protested
The official statement issued said that suggestions were also sought from a total of 46 political parties of the country regarding one nation-one election. Of these, 17 political parties have submitted their suggestions to the people. Various opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, have opposed the idea of holding simultaneous elections. The Kovind-led committee, formed in September last year, held its third meeting on Sunday. Now the next meeting will be held on January 27.