The National Consensus Commission has sent letters to 34 political parties including the 166 recommendations and full report of six reform commissions.
Political parties and alliances are required to provide their opinions on these recommendations by March 13.
Discussions will begin with political parties on the reforms after receiving their opinions. Subsequently, a national consensus will be reached, and a national charter will be created.
On Monday, during a press conference at the National Parliament Building, National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz shared this information.
Ali Riaz stated that discussions with political parties will begin as soon as their opinions are received. Political parties will provide their feedback by March 13. If they have any questions, they can contact the commission, which is always ready to assist.
Dr. Riaz mentioned that the 166 recommendations of the reform commission had been sent to political parties. Among these recommendations, 70 are related to constitutional reforms, 27 to electoral system reforms, 23 to judicial reforms, 26 to public administration reforms, and 20 to anti-corruption commission reforms. However, the Police Reform Commission believes that its recommendations can be implemented through administrative measures.
Dr. Ali Riaz said that two aspects of each recommendation are being sought for opinions. The first is whether the party agrees with the specific recommendation. Three alternatives have been provided: 'Agree,' 'Disagree,' and 'Partially Agree.' Political parties are asked to indicate their stance by ticking one of these options.
He added that opinions have been sought regarding the timeline and methods of implementation for each recommendation, and there are six options for this. These are: 'Through an ordinance before the election,' 'Through a referendum before the election,' 'Through a referendum during the election,' 'Through a constituent assembly,' 'Through constitutional reforms after the election,' and 'Through a constituent assembly and elected parliament.' Political parties are asked to mark their opinion in one of these options. Additionally, a space has been provided next to each recommendation for the parties to give their 'comments.'
Dr. Riaz further added that arrangements would be made for citizens to provide their opinions on important recommendations alongside political parties.
Bd-pratidin English/ Afia
