Himachal Panchayat Elections: High Court Hearing Today Amidst Sukhu Govt's Postponement Plans

• A crucial High Court hearing on Himachal Pradesh Panchayat elections is scheduled for Monday.
• The Sukhu government intends to postpone elections due to disaster and reorganize Panchayats, leading to a conflict with the Election Commission.
• A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Dikkan Kumar Thakur and Happy Thakur regarding the elections.
• The Election Commission had initiated the electoral process in August but halted it in October 2025, citing the Disaster Management Act and government's reorganization.
• Suggestions are being sought from the public for the reorganization of Gram Sabha areas in Mandi district, including Dhanotu, Dharampur, Balichowki, and Sundernagar.

Why It Matters: Himachal Panchayat elections face likely postponement as Sukhu govt clashes with EC; High Court to decide.