We decided to have only the existing three councils. The Commission had suggested a non-party system for the candidates, without accepting nominations from political parties and to have representatives from NGOs. We did not agree to this, but forwarded the suggestions to the Parliamentary Select Committee. The Select Committee has to give its consent but it is not possible to have the elections under the new system. There is no time to do it .
Many amendments have to be brought forward.
Legally the term ends at the end of March and the councils have to be dissolved to have the elections within 45 days. I personally feel that there is no problem in having elections at the stipulated time. But if the people want to change the system and have an election then there is no time. I personally feel that the system should be changed. The old system will definitely help the people.