UP Panchayat Elections: Big decision of High Court on July 13, will the election noise stop or will it start?

These days the political temperature is high in Uttar Pradesh regarding Panchayat elections. Amidst the preparations, now the eyes of the people of the state and the potential candidates are fixed on a particular date – that date is 13th July. On this day, Allahabad High Court is going to give its much awaited decision on a very important matter related to Panchayat elections. Only after this decision will it be clear when the elections will be held and what will be their direction.

Legal complications and the path to elections

The legal process regarding Panchayat elections in the state has been going on for a long time. After a long hearing on several petitions filed in the court, the High Court had reserved its decision. Now this decision coming on 13th July is being considered as a ‘game changer’ for the election process. If the court indicates to go ahead with the election process, then the way will be cleared for the State Election Commission to release the reservation list, finalize the voter list and announce the election schedule.

Candidates’ restlessness increased, political turmoil in villages

The restlessness of lakhs of contenders who are preparing to contest elections for the posts of Gram Pradhan, Area Panchayat Member, District Panchayat Member and Gram Panchayat Member is now at its peak. These candidates, who have been waiting for the decision for many months, are now in a dilemma. Although, the round of public relations campaigns and meetings in the villages has already intensified, but what everyone is really waiting for is the decision of the High Court to sound the election bugle.

‘Limit test’ for government and commission also

This decision is very important not only for the candidates but also for the state government and the State Election Commission. Whatever order comes from the court, further election strategy will be prepared on the basis of that. If the court gives the green signal for the elections, the commission can immediately issue a notification. At the same time, if the court at any point gives instructions to amend or implement a new system, then a major change may be seen in the election schedule.

New picture of rural politics

The call of Panchayat elections has completely changed the politics of rural areas. A series of meetings are going on in the villages regarding development works, local issues and caste equations. Experts believe that the decision of July 13 will decide the new direction of rural politics of the state. From administrative preparations to political equations, everything will depend on this decision. At present, all eyes are towards the High Court, because after this decision the real picture of Panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh will be revealed.