Himachal Pradesh District Redraw Plan Sparks Political Row
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
The Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government has formed a commission to re-organise districts, sparking a political row. The BJP accuses the move of being a distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu defended the decision, citing administrative concerns. The commission, headed by retired judge Dharam Chand Chaudhary, has six months to submit its report. The last major reorganisation was in 1972, when the number of districts increased from nine to 12.
Why it matters
The decision to re-organise districts could impact administrative efficiency and political dynamics in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 2027 elections.
Read the original report — Times of India
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