Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Himachal HC Orders Panchayat Polls by April 30
The High Court in Himachal Pradesh told the state government to hold elections for local councils and city governments by April 30.
The government wanted more time because of recent floods and damage, but the court said no.
The government thinks it's hard to hold elections right now because of the damage and exams happening.
The court said they should still try to get everything ready by February 28.
Some people think the government is scared of losing the elections, but the government says they are focusing on helping people affected by the floods.
The opposition party, BJP, says the government is trying to delay the elections because they might lose.
High Court rejects Himachal government's plea for more time to hold elections.
Elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies must be held by April 30.
Government argued extensive damage from recent calamities hinders election preparations.
Court directed finalization of preparatory formalities by February 28.
Opposition accuses government of postponing elections due to fear of defeat.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Government, High Court, State Election Commission, Congress Party, BJP
- What
- High Court directs Himachal to hold panchayat and ULB elections by April 30
- When
- Deadline for elections is April 30, 2024; current terms end January 18 and 31, 2024
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure timely elections and address administrative challenges
- Deadline for Elections
- April 30, 2024
- Current PRIs Term Ends
- January 31, 2024
- ULBs Term Ends
- January 18, 2024
- Estimated Damage
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Preparatory Formalities Deadline
- February 28, 2024
- Number of Gram Panchayats
- 3,577
- Number of Panchayat Samitis
- 90
- Number of Zila Parishads
- 11
- Number of Urban Local Bodies
- 71
