Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Himachal Pradesh Elections Postponed Amid Disputes
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, announced that the elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and Urban Local Body will be postponed until the Disaster Management Act is lifted.
This decision comes after the state faced severe natural disasters, particularly in areas like Seraj, Mandi, Kullu, and Chamba.
The Chief Minister explained that the Disaster Management Act of 2005 is currently in force, limiting the powers of the State Election Commission.
He assured that the elections will be conducted as per the Constitution, within six months of the end of the current tenure.
The opposition BJP members staged a walkout after the Chief Minister's reply, expressing dissatisfaction with the postponement.
The government also announced a financial grant of Rs 1 lakh to disaster-affected families for purchasing household items.
In the assembly, there was a heated exchange between the ruling Congress and the BJP over the adjournment motion and the Question Hour.
The Speaker ruled that adjournment motions will be limited to a single day, and the House resumed the discussion on the adjournment motion.
Elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies in Himachal Pradesh are postponed until the Disaster Management Act is lifted.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced this in the State Legislative Assembly, citing recent natural disasters as the reason.
The Disaster Management Act of 2005 is currently in force, limiting the powers of the State Election Commission.
The government will provide a financial grant of Rs 1 lakh to disaster-affected families for purchasing household items.
Opposition BJP members staged a walkout after the Chief Minister's reply, expressing dissatisfaction with the postponement.
- Who
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Opposition BJP members, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania
- What
- Postponement of Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections, heated debate in the assembly
- When
- Elections will be held after the Disaster Management Act is lifted, assembly session on Wednesday and Thursday
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to the enforcement of the Disaster Management Act and recent natural disasters, disputes over procedural rules in the assembly
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Disaster Management Act
- 2005
- Election Commission Powers
- Limited under Disaster Management Act
- Financial Grant
- Rs 1 lakh to disaster-affected families
- Government Tenure
- Three years on December 11
- Opposition Party
- BJP
- Speaker of the Assembly
- Kuldeep Singh Pathania
- Leader of the Opposition
- Jai Ram Thakur
Sources
PRI elections in Himachal only after disaster act is lifted: CM
Himachal Pradesh Assembly: Winter session turns stormy following Revenue Minister Negi’s remarks
Himachal assembly session: Speaker says adjournment motion discussions will be limited to single day
Himachal Minister says need Rs 100 crore, 55,000 govt staff to hold panchayat polls
