Himachal Pradesh government has cancelled coming elections for the three tier Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) in the state, scheduled to be held in December – 2025 .
Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta issuing a notification in this regard on Thursday said , “ In view of the adverse situation of damaged roads and public and private property , exercising the power of Chief Secretary –cum – Chairmen of State Executive Committee constituted Disaster Management Act -2025 , the powers conferred under sub section (e)of Section 24 of the Act, the election to PRIs will be only held after restoration of proper connectivity throughout the state so that no inconvenience to general public and polling personnel is caused and further no voter loses his right to vote due to road connectivity .”
The Chief Secretary took this decision after receiving a report from the Secretary PRI department on the basis of letters sent by several Deputy Commissioners urging postponement of elections to PRIs, citing the issue of road connectivity.
The CS clarified, “The elections have been postponed until a report is received from the Deputy Commissioners of several districts regarding the condition of roads and infrastructure in favor of holding the elections”.
Former Chief Minister Jai Rm Thakur has strongly condemend the decision.
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HP Government Postpones Panchayat Elections in the State
A wise and necessary decision by the government. At this critical time, every rupee should be directed toward helping disaster-affected families, not on election expenses. The government has already lost public trust through inadequate relief efforts and rising social tensions. Now is the time to rebuild both — the state and the spirit of unity.
Let relief work unite Himachal, not divide it.