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The high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind has submitted its report comprising 18,626 pages, to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a statement said.
In its report submitted to President Droupadi Murmu the panel said simultaneous polls will spur development process and social cohesion, deepen foundations of democratic rubric and help realise aspirations of “India, that is Bharat”.
The panel recommended preparation of a common electoral roll and voter ID cards by the Election Commission of India in consultation with state election authorities.
The panel recommended several constitutional amendments, most of which will not need ratification by states.
The report is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts and research work of 191 days, since its constitution on September 2, 2023, a statement said.
