Bill barring people involved in drug cases from contesting panchayat election tabled in HP assembly

Himachal Pradesh Government Moves to Bar Drug Offenders from Panchayat Elections

The government of Himachal Pradesh has initiated a significant amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act of 1994. This proposal aims to prohibit individuals charged with drug offences, financial misconduct, land encroachment, and conflicts of interest from contesting in Panchayat elections. The amendment, presented in the Assembly by Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, is focused on enhancing transparency and accountability in gras…

Bill barring people involved in drug cases from contesting panchayat election tabled in HP assembly

Shimla, Apr 1 (PTI) A bill seeking the disqualification of any person from contesting a panchayat election against whom charges have been framed for serious offences under the NDPS Act, especially the 'chitta' or heroin trade, was introduced in the state assembly on Wednesday. The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill 2026 is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of grassroots democracy by preventing criminal elements from entering Panc…