Himachal Panchayat Elections: SC Deadline, New Panchayats, and Code of Conduct

• Supreme Court mandates Himachal Pradesh Panchayat elections by May 31.
• State government begins preparations, Panchayati Raj Department releases delimitation schedule.
• 40 new Panchayats to be formed, increasing total to 3,617; 73 urban local body elections also pending.
• Delimitation notification by February 20, final publication by March 20.
• Reservation roster to be released by March 31, followed by election dates and Model Code of Conduct.