UP Panchayat Elections 2026 Likely Postponed: OBC Commission to Form First

• Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections 2026 face potential postponement due to OBC reservation issues.
• Yogi government informed Allahabad High Court that a dedicated Backward Classes Commission will be formed before elections.
• OBC reservation for Panchayat seats will be based on the new commission's report and a rapid survey.
• The Supreme Court mandates a 'Triple Test' process, including a dedicated OBC commission, for local body elections.
• Delay in commission formation and report preparation could push back the election schedule, originally set for April-July 2026.