UP Panchayat Elections Likely Postponed Beyond 2027 Assembly Polls
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News18•29-01-2026, 09:07
UP Panchayat Elections Likely Postponed Beyond 2027 Assembly Polls
- •Uttar Pradesh's three-tier panchayat elections, initially planned for April-May 2026, face significant delays.
- •Key reasons for postponement include the upcoming Census (house listing survey in May-June, enumeration in Feb 2027) and ongoing board examinations.
- •Monsoon season (July) and Legislative Council elections (Oct-Nov) further complicate scheduling, making it difficult to find a suitable window.
- •The 2027 Assembly elections and subsequent census data release could push panchayat polls even further back.
- •Gram Pradhan Organization requests current Pradhans be made caretakers if elections are delayed, to ensure continued village development.
Why It Matters: UP panchayat elections are likely to be delayed past 2027 due to census, exams, and other electoral commitments.
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