Himachal Pradesh Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh on Friday said Panchayati Raj institution elections in the state are likely to be held in December 2025. He added that the election roster is expected to be announced by the State Election Commission by October 15.
Speaking to mediapersons in Shimla, he said the announcement could come by October 15.
"In view of the Panchayati Raj elections, the State Election Commission will soon issue the roster. The elections are proposed in December 2025, and the roster or announcement is possible by October 15," said Anirudh Singh.
Answering questions about organisational restructuring in the Congress party ahead of the elections, he clarified that Panchayati Raj elections are held on a non-party basis.
"In Himachal Pradesh, elections to Panchayati Raj institutions are not held on party symbols. Therefore, whether the organisation is restructured or not has no bearing on the polls. It neither affects the elections nor makes any difference. Even without an organisation, Congress-supported candidates will perform strongly, and the party will retain dominance," he said.
The minister made these remarks while attending the inauguration of a five-day state-level Rural Food Festival (Gramin Swaad Mahotsav) at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Shimla.
These announcements highlight the government’s preparations for the upcoming Panchayat elections along with efforts to boost the rural economy through cultural and economic programmes.
Last month, Singh had also clarified in Shimla that the Panchayati Raj elections are not linked to the Congress Working Committee formation.
"Elections to Panchayati Raj institutions in Himachal are not conducted on a party basis. The state Congress body will be announced soon, but that has nothing to do with panchayat elections," Singh said.
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