Get Ready for Local Body Elections in Maharashtra!
Maharashtra ordered to conduct overdue local elections within a span of four months, as instructed by the Supreme Court.
Great news for residents of Maharashtra! After a long hiatus of nearly two years, the Supreme Court has issued an order mandating the state government to hold the long-awaited local body elections without any further delay.
The Municipal Corporation elections for major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, as well as thousands of other urban and rural local bodies, are now expected to be held within the next four months. The State Election Commission (SEC) has been instructed to announce the election dates within four weeks from the date of the order.
The Supreme Court's decision to hold the elections under the prevailing 27% OBC reservation quota system, as it existed prior to the Banthia Commission's report in July 2022, is a temporary measure until the final decision on the ongoing legal cases questioning the Commission's report. However, this order does not affect any party's arguments in those cases.
In a bid to expedite the electoral process, the court has emphasized the importance of grassroots democracy and has warned against holding it hostage to procedural delays. The delay in holding these elections has become particularly concerning, with some local bodies overdue for elections by five years.
Stay tuned for more updates as the SEC begins the notification process immediately. Remember, your vote counts, so make sure you're registered and ready to exercise your right to vote! 🗳️
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- In light of the Supreme Court's verdict, the State Election Commission (SEC) in Maharashtra is planning to announce the election dates for local bodies within four weeks.
- Finance experts believe that the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra could impact investment decisions in the state's market.
- Despite the elections, there's ongoing debate in the realm of policy-and-legislation about the OBC reservation quota system, particularly following the Banthia Commission's report.
- The delay in holding local body elections in Maharashtra for over five years has raised concerns in the general news, with some fearing it could influence politics at the grassroots level.
- With elections looming, politicians are busy fine-tuning their strategies, trying to secure the votes of the people in Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, and other urban and rural local bodies.
