By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, September 18, 2024: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet’s nod to the ‘One Nation, One Election’ report by former President Ram Nath Kovind.

“The approval of #OneNationOneElection by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of the illustrious Prime Minister of India Shri @narendramodi is a significant and welcome step,” the Chief Minister wrote on X adding that the decision will ensure rapid development in the country by bringing political stability.

The Chief Minister further stated that the decision to approve the ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy will strengthen the security of the country. “This decision will definitely help in strengthening the security system of the country and accelerating the pace of development. By achieving political stability, it will also give a new direction to the economic development of the country. I wholeheartedly thank the Hon’ble Prime Minister for such a historic decision,” remarked the Chief Minister.

Notably, the PM Modi government approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) on Wednesday.

A bill to implement simultaneous elections is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. This initiative aims to synchronise Parliamentary and Assembly elections, which has been a part of the Modi government’s 100-day agenda.