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"speaker_name": "Mr. Mudavadi",
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"content": "This Authority is essential because immediately after elections the summit and the structures that we set under Intergovernmental relations will take some time before they crystallize because those will be where the governors come in. They will not be ready to pursue issues of transition effectively. So, we are providing a mechanism which is still representative to allow them to do that. I also want to highlight one thing that in this Authority, I am seeking Parliament to note that it is structured differently from other entities. Since we would like this Authority to be in place within a month or so after enactment of this Bill, you will notice that it is different because we are not proposing that the people here come for Parliamentary approval. It is different because it is a transitional Authority. It is supposed to serve a specific mandate. Therefore, I am seeking the indulgence of the House to take note of that so that we are not demanding that all these people come here for approval. If we do that then they will not be there on time and again that would unnecessarily politicize that process and yet it is a very limited process. It is like one of the other permanent commission. So, there is a very clear distinction. It is not a constitutional commission which is where members’ ratification become essential. So, there is that distinction that members should appreciate."
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