CM Dhami Strategies with MPs for Upcoming Municipal Polls

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a detailed discussion with Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs on preparations and strategy for the upcoming municipal elections at Uttarakhand Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday. The discussion took place in the presence of BJP national general secretary and state in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam. State BJP president Mahendra Bhatt and organisational general secretary Ajay Kumar were also present on the occasion. Municipal elections in Uttarakhand are nearing, but the dates are yet to be decided. The BJP is trying to take advantage of its victory in the recently held by-election in Kedarnath and is intensifying its campaign in various municipal corporations.

According to government sources, Uttarakhand has a total of 45 municipal corporations and 46 municipal councils. Municipal elections are expected to be held later this month or in January 2025. Meanwhile, the Raj Bhavan has cleared the way for municipal elections in Uttarakhand after the Raj Bhavan approved the ordinance related to OBC reservation in municipalities.

The approval has paved the way for the implementation of OBC reservation on the basis of the report of a single-member dedicated commission. The elections will cover 11 municipal corporations, 41 municipal councils and 50 nagar panchayats across Uttarakhand. The BJP is looking to maintain its momentum, setting the stage for a thrilling electoral contest in the state.