The state government has ordered the postponement of the Panchayati Raj elections due in December-January later this year on grounds of the state suffering damages in monsoons, resulting in poor connectivity in villages.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has ordered postponement of the Panchayati Raj elections in view of the adverse situation of the damaged roads and private-public property under the Disaster Management Act 2025. The order for postponement of elections has been issued by Gupta in his capacity as Chief Secretary cum Chairman, State Executive Committee, State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

“Under sub section of Section 24 of the Disaster Management Act 2025, the elections to panchayati raj institutions will be held only after the restoration of proper connectivity throug

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