UP Panchayat Elections 2026: OBC Commission Delay Pushes Polls Post-Assembly Elections

• UP Panchayat elections for 2026, scheduled between April and June, face delays due to the pending formation of the OBC Commission.
• Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed preparations were complete, but the OBC reservation commission is not yet formed.
• Sources suggest elections will likely be held after the 2027 assembly elections, as the OBC Commission could take 6 months.
• Political parties, including BJP, SP, and Congress, reportedly prefer postponing Panchayat elections to avoid conflict before assembly polls.
• If elections aren't held by May 26, Gram Panchayat responsibilities may go to administrators, increasing pressure for polls within 6 months.