Himachal Pradesh ULB Elections Campaign Concludes with Key Rallies
Campaigning for ULBs elections ends | ‘Will win municipal corporations’: Sukhvinder Sukhu in Solan, Jai Ram Thakur holds road show in Mandi
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Campaigning for the Urban Local Bodies elections in Himachal Pradesh concluded on Friday, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur leading rallies in Solan and Mandi. The elections, set for May 17, will involve four municipal corporations and numerous councils, with over 1,100 candidates vying for 439 positions.
- 01The ULB elections will take place on May 17, involving four municipal corporations and 25 municipal councils across Himachal Pradesh.
- 02Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh) expressed confidence that the Congress party will win all four municipal corporations.
- 03Jai Ram Thakur (Leader of Opposition) conducted a major road show in Mandi, emphasizing the BJP's campaign efforts.
- 04A total of 1,147 candidates are contesting for 439 positions, with nearly 3.80 lakh voters eligible to vote.
- 05The State Election Commission has declared a dry day on May 17, prohibiting the sale of alcohol until 3 PM.
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The campaigning for the Himachal Pradesh Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections, scheduled for May 17, concluded on Friday. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur held significant rallies in Solan and Mandi, respectively. The elections will cover four municipal corporations, including Solan, Mandi, Palampur, and Dharamshala, alongside 25 municipal councils and 22 Nagar Panchayats. Sukhu claimed that the Congress party is well-positioned to win in all four municipalities, criticizing the BJP for internal factionalism and rising fuel prices. In contrast, Thakur conducted a major road show to rally support for the BJP. The State Election Commission has implemented a dry day for the election date, closing liquor stores until 3 PM. Approximately 1,147 candidates are competing for 439 posts, with around 3.80 lakh voters registered, including 180,963 male and 179,882 female voters. The election materials are set to be distributed to polling parties, ensuring readiness for timely voting.
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The outcome of the ULB elections will influence local governance and development in Himachal Pradesh's municipalities.
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