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Himachal offers ₹1 cr incentive for unopposed Panchayat elections
short by Soheib Ahsan / on Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
Himachal Pradesh's government announced incentives ranging from ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore for Panchayat bodies being elected unopposed. Zila Parishads will get ₹1 crore, Panchayat Samitis will get ₹50 lakh and Gram Panchayats can get ₹25 lakh if all members are elected unopposed. This initiative aims to promote harmony, reduce electoral expenses and strengthen grassroots democracy through consensus.
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