Saralnama5 years is the new term for Shimla's mayor, as decided by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired the meeting that extended Mayor Surendra Chauhan's tenure from 2.5 to 5 years. Chauhan's original term was set to end. This change affects the rotation system based on reservation, which would have seen a woman from the Scheduled Caste category become mayor for the next 2.5 years. The previous BJP government had set the 2.5-year term for all municipal corporations in Himachal. Congress has 25 councillors in Shimla Municipal Corporation, while BJP has 8. Opposition leader Jairam Thakur criticized the move, saying the government is avoiding elections due to fear of losing. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 01:38 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 5 years is the new term for Shimla's mayor, as decided by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on 25 Oct 2023
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired the meeting that extended Mayor Surendra Chauhan's tenure from 2.5 to 5 years
- Chauhan's original term was set to end on 15 Nov