SaralnamaPanchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh face uncertainty after the state cabinet's last-minute decision to reorganize panchayats. The State Election Commission's three-month preparations may go to waste. The opposition accuses the government of avoiding elections due to fear of losing. The Election Commission might challenge the decision in the High Court, as holding elections before five years is a constitutional obligation. The Commission had been writing to the government for 10 months about panchayat reorganization. Election materials worth ₹3 crore have already been printed and distributed. The final voter list draft is due. The reorganization process could take 2.5 to 3 months, potentially delaying the elections beyond the deadline when current panchayat terms end. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 05:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh face uncertainty after the state cabinet's last-minute decision to reorganize panchayats
- The State Election Commission's three-month preparations may go to waste
- The opposition accuses the government of avoiding elections due to fear of losing