The State Election Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh, Anil Khachi, announced that elections for 51 urban local bodies will be held on May 17. This includes four municipal corporations, 25 municipal councils, and 22 Nagar Panchayats. A total of 3,60,859 eligible voters are registered, comprising 1,80,963 men, 1,79,882 women, and 14 in the 'others' category, with 1,808 first-time voters. Candidates for municipal corporations will contest on party symbols, while those in councils and Nagar Panchayats will run as independents. The election process will follow the state electoral rolls, and a total of 589 voting centers will be established. Key dates include nomination filing on April 29, 30, and May 2, with results for councils and Nagar Panchayats announced on the same day as polling, while municipal corporations' results will follow on May 31. Security measures are being coordinated with local police to ensure peaceful conduct, and a paid holiday will be observed on polling day.