There is no change in the dates of Panchayat elections, the commission has clarified the situation
Uttarakhand Panchayat Elections: Clearing the Air-The Uttarakhand State Election Commission has stepped in to address the confusion surrounding the upcoming Panchayat elections. Let’s get everything straight!
Election Dates Remain Unchanged-No changes have been made to the election schedule. The elections will proceed as planned in two phases: July 24th and July 28th, 2025. Please disregard any rumors to the contrary. The commission urges voters to rely only on official announcements.
Revote Only in Case of Emergencies-In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters or emergencies, preventing voting at a particular polling station, a revote will be scheduled. For issues in the first phase, a revote will be held on July 28th, and for the second phase, July 30th is reserved.
July 20th Notice: Only About Revotes-A notice released on July 20th by the Election Commission solely addresses revotes. This notice does not affect the main election dates. The commission has explicitly stated that this notice should not be misinterpreted.
Revote Timing and Counting Date Confirmed-Any revotes will take place from 8 AM to 5 PM. The vote counting remains scheduled for July 31st, 2025, as previously announced. No changes have been made to this date.
Ignore the Rumors!-The Election Commission urges voters to ignore rumors circulating on social media and other platforms. Please rely only on official announcements from the commission. Your participation in the election is vital to strengthening our democracy.
Conclusion: Elections on Track!-The Uttarakhand Panchayat elections will proceed according to the established schedule. The Election Commission is fully prepared, and the elections will be conducted in two phases. Any irregularities will be addressed solely through revotes in exceptional circumstances. Voters are encouraged to participate without worry.
