Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Praises ‘One Nation, One Election’ Decision
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision approving ‘One Nation, One Election’ and said that it will help speed up development. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the ‘historic’ decision.
‘The approval of One Nation, One Election by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an important and welcome step. This decision will help strengthen the security system and increase the pace of development. Apart from bringing political stability, it will also give a new direction to the economic progress of the country. We heartily thank the Prime Minister for such a historic decision,’ he said in a post on X.
Earlier today, the Cabinet approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held within 100 days. The High-level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, constituted under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu earlier this year. The government has said that the report, comprising 18,626 pages, is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts, and research work of 191 days, since its constitution on September 2, 2023.
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Odisha -: Odisha is a state in eastern India, known for its rich culture and history.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Mohan Charan Majhi -: Mohan Charan Majhi is the current Chief Minister of Odisha, a leader who helps make important decisions for the state.
Union Cabinet -: The Union Cabinet is a group of top leaders in the Indian government who help the Prime Minister make big decisions for the country.
One Nation, One Election -: This is a plan to hold all major elections in India at the same time, instead of having them at different times.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, the leader of the country who makes important decisions.
Lok Sabha -: Lok Sabha is the lower house of India’s Parliament, where important laws and decisions are made.
Assembly -: An Assembly is a group of elected representatives in a state who make laws and decisions for that state.
Urban body -: Urban bodies are local government organizations that manage cities and towns.
Panchayat -: A Panchayat is a local government body in villages that helps manage village affairs.
High-level Committee -: A High-level Committee is a group of important people chosen to study and make recommendations on big issues.
Ram Nath Kovind -: Ram Nath Kovind is a former President of India, a respected leader who once held the highest position in the country.
