By Firstdespatch Desk Jul 06, 2024
Agartala, Jul 6 (FD) Taking a cue from the ideology of the founder of Janasangha, ‘Bharat Keshari’, Shyamaprasad Mukerjee, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha today asserted that 'one nation one election' is the need of the hour.
Explaining his words, Chief Minister said, in present situation the model code of conduct is imposed for various polls has been affecting the swiftness of development activities.
Just at the aftermath of the parliamentary elections, the state is set to witness polls for three-tier panchayat, autonomous council and civic bodies, he said.
"Development works get caught up for several months as elections are held in a cycle. The 'one nation one election' model is the need of the hour," Saha said, while observing the 123rd birth anniversary of Mukerjee here.
A high-level panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had, in March, submitted its report on ‘one nation, one election’ to President Droupadi Murmu.
It recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronized local body polls within 100 days.
During the program, the chief minister advised government officials to complete their assigned tasks in the stipulated time.
Saha said the government has already introduced e-Bidhansabha (Assembly), and e-cabinet as part of the digitization of administrative work.
Chief Minister said, the officials don’t require carrying files as work is being done by using the e-cabinet facilities. It ensures transparency and effectiveness, he added. FD JK