SaralnamaThe Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission suspended 9 officials for negligence in preparing voter list drafts. 7 panchayat secretaries, 1 panchayat inspector, and 1 sub-inspector were suspended. 2 Block Development Officers received show-cause notices. The commission ordered a departmental inquiry against the suspended officials. They failed to follow orders to present draft voter lists at gram sabha meetings from 20-. This was to allow residents to check their names and ward assignments. Panchayat and local body elections are planned for in 3,577 panchayats, 7 municipal corporations, 29 municipal councils, and 37 nagar panchayats across Himachal Pradesh. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 22:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission suspended 9 officials for negligence in preparing voter list drafts
- 7 panchayat secretaries, 1 panchayat inspector, and 1 sub-inspector were suspended
- 2 Block Development Officers received show-cause notices