The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on constitutional legislation Andrey Klishas explained the support of the Russians amendments to the Constitution that they meet the needs of society.
Earlier polls reported that to participate in the voting plan 66% of respondents, among which 47% are going to get it just right, which is 6 percentage points higher than February 20. Also 15% is not going to go to a vote, another 19% have not decided yet. Undecided 2%.
The closed question "If you will take part in a nationwide vote on amendments to the Constitution, you would rather vote for or against the proposed changes?" 50% said that more for, 26 percent against, rather 24% did not participate in the vote or were undecided. The share of those who plan to give a positive vote increased by 7 percentage points compared to data from 20 Feb.
"the Agenda of today dictates the importance of the subject of amendments to the Constitution, its timeliness and relevance. As can be seen from the results of sociological researches VTSIOM, the amendments find sustainable support in the community that demonstrates the presence of a public inquiry on the proposed changes", – said Klishas told reporters.
As the Senator noted, recent studies of public opinion show that the amendments are in demand among people, they need people in the here and now.
"a High level of interest of citizens to participate in voting on amendments to the Constitution speaks of the public request that the regulation that propose amendments. The demand for the amendments is because they are aimed at improving the quality of life of every person", – said Klishas.
According to him, the main drivers that shape the demand for amendments is their social orientation, focus on the implementation of the request of the people in the state’s social policy.
"As we know, the amendments contain provisions concerning the political system, the implementation of the principle of the welfare state, legal system. All amendments were developed on the basis of real needs of society, taking into account the views of professional communities. The result we see a high level of support of the amendments by the people", – said the head of the Committee.
Informed a nationwide vote on amendments to the Constitution was scheduled for 22 April, but because of the pandemic coronavirus the deadline had been postponed.
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