HP Panchayat Elections: CM Sukhu Upset Over High Court Order, Considers Supreme Court

• Himachal Pradesh High Court orders Panchayat elections by April 30, despite CM Sukhu's government seeking extension.
• CM Sukhu expresses displeasure, citing the Disaster Act in effect and questioning its relevance after the court's decision.
• He states the government will study the decision and present its case to the High Court, hinting at a possible Supreme Court appeal.
• Former CM Jairam Thakur welcomes the High Court's decision, criticizing the Sukhu government for 'snatching constitutional rights'.
• The Sukhu government had previously cited the Disaster Act to delay elections, which were due by January 31.

Why It Matters: CM Sukhu's government is unhappy with the HP High Court's election order and may appeal to the Supreme Court.