Uttarakhand: Panchayat elections may be put on hold, Chardham Yatra becomes a challenge

There is growing confusion over whether the panchayat elections will be held on time in Uttarakhand this time or not. The start of the Chardham Yatra and the delay in the ordinance regarding OBC reservation have further complicated the situation. In such a situation, there are full chances of the panchayat elections being postponed.

Panchayati elections may be put on hold

Let us tell you that in the Dhami cabinet meeting held on April 15, the ordinance related to OBC reservation was not presented. While the Panchayat Act has to be amended before the Panchayat elections. Only after this there will be a government order and reservation will be decided according to the percentage. After the provisional publication of which objections will be invited. After this, the objections will be heard and settled.

Chardham Yatra becomes a challenge

Notification for panchayat elections will be issued only after settling the objections on SC, ST, OBC and women reservation. On the other hand, Chardham Yatra 2025 is going to start from April 30. During the journey, heavy police force and administrative staff are engaged in the journey. Another important aspect is that the tenure of administrators in panchayats is ending on June 1. It is not possible to hold elections before this. However, departmental officials are claiming that preparations for the elections are underway. At present, it is almost certain that the elections will be put on hold.