Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Uttarakhand Panchayat Elections: Phase One Begins
Uttarakhand is holding elections for local government positions.
The first part of the election is happening now, with the second part planned for later this month.
People are voting to choose local representatives.
The Chief Minister also voted.
The elections will decide who fills thousands of local positions.
Lots of people are expected to vote, despite the rain.
The votes will be counted at the end of the month.
These elections are for choosing people who will help develop the local area.
First phase of Uttarakhand's three-tier panchayat elections commenced.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami voted in Khatima.
Voting is taking place in two phases across 12 districts, excluding Haridwar.
Approximately 26 lakh voters are eligible to vote in the first phase.
The second phase of voting is on July 28; counting will be on July 31.
- Who
- Uttarakhand voters and candidates for local representative positions.
- What
- First phase of the three-tier panchayat elections.
- When
- First phase: July 26, 2024; Second phase: July 28, 2024; Counting: July 31, 2024.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, across 12 districts (excluding Haridwar).
- Why
- To elect local representatives for various Gram Panchayat, Area Panchayat and District Panchayat posts.
- Election Type
- Three-tier panchayat elections
- Phase 1 Districts
- 12 districts (excluding Haridwar)
- Voter Eligibility (Phase 1)
- Approximately 26 lakh
- Candidates for Gram Panchayat Seats
- 2,247
- Candidates for Pradhan Gram Panchayat Posts
- 9,731
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami