Uttarakhand Municipal Elections 2024-25: 6,496 Nominations Received
Uttarakhand Municipal Elections 2024-25
The State Election Commission of Uttarakhand has announced that a total of 6,496 nominations have been received for the upcoming Municipal Local Body General Elections for the year 2024-25. The deadline for submitting nominations was Monday, with the process having started on December 27.
Nomination Details
According to the Commission, 103 nominations were submitted for the position of City Head in Municipal Corporations, and 2,325 for the role of Councillor. In Municipal Palika Parishads, 284 nominations were received for Chairman and 1,922 for Member positions. For Nagar Panchayats, 295 nominations were filed for Chairman and 1,567 for Member roles.
Overall Nominations
In total, 682 nominations were filed for City Head or Chairman positions, and 5,814 for Councillor or Member roles. Candidates have the option to withdraw their nominations by January 2.
Election Schedule
The elections will be held for 11 Municipal Corporations, 43 Municipal Councils, and 46 Nagar Panchayats. Voting is scheduled for January 23, 2025, with the counting of votes on January 25, 2025.
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Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and pilgrimage sites.
Municipal Elections
Municipal elections are local elections where people vote for leaders who will manage their towns or cities, like mayors and councillors.
State Election Commission
The State Election Commission is a government body that organizes and oversees elections in a state to ensure they are fair and free.
Nominations
Nominations are when people put their names forward to be candidates in an election, hoping to be chosen by voters.
City Head
City Head is another term for the mayor, who is the leader of a city and responsible for its administration.
Councillor
A councillor is an elected representative who helps make decisions about local issues in a city or town.
Municipal Corporations
Municipal Corporations are large urban local government bodies that manage big cities.
Municipal Palika Parishads
Municipal Palika Parishads are local government bodies that manage smaller towns.
Nagar Panchayats
Nagar Panchayats are local government bodies for areas that are transitioning from rural to urban.
Voting
Voting is the process where people choose their leaders by casting their votes in an election.
Counting
Counting is the process of tallying the votes to determine who won the election.
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