The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) held a significant General House meeting in Shimla, chaired by state president Vinay Kumar and AICC in-charge Rajani Patil, to prepare for the upcoming Panchayat elections. Scheduled to occur before May 31, the elections will involve over 3,600 panchayats and 73 urban local bodies. This meeting marked the first since the reconstitution of the Congress body, which was dissolved in November 2024. During the meeting, Rajani Patil emphasized the implementation of a 'one man, one post' policy to ensure efficiency within the party. Vinay Kumar announced that Block Congress Committees would be formed soon, with a focus on including representatives from various party organizations. Chief Minister Sukhu clarified that the party will not restrict any member from contesting the elections, as they are not held under party symbols. He also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party for its handling of the women's reservation bill, asserting that the Congress will continue to advocate for women's rights.