The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission suspended 9 officials for negligence in preparing voter list drafts. The commission ordered an investigation and sought detailed reports. Two Block Development Officers received show-cause notices. The suspended officials include a panchayat inspector, a sub-inspector, and 7 panchayat secretaries. They failed to follow orders to present draft voter lists at gram sabha meetings from 20-. This oversight raised questions about the validity of gram sabha meetings held without proper drafts. The commission is preparing for panchayat and municipal elections in December. Himachal has 3,577 panchayats, 7 municipal corporations, 29 municipal councils, and 37 nagar panchayats. To check your name on the voter list, visit your local panchayat office. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:36 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission suspended 9 officials for negligence in preparing voter list drafts
- The commission ordered an investigation and sought detailed reports
- Two Block Development Officers received show-cause notices