Municipal Elections by January? State Election Commission’s Plea in Supreme Court

The State Election Commission has approached the Supreme Court seeking an extension of the deadline for conducting local body elections in Maharashtra to January end.

– Background: Local body elections in the state were postponed for four to five years due to various reasons including reservations.
– Supreme Court’s Previous Order: The Supreme Court had lifted the stay on elections and directed the commission to complete the process by October.
– Commission’s Request: Given that preparations like delimitation, voter list updates, and more are needed for the elections of municipal corporations, municipalities, district councils, and other local bodies, the commission has requested a deadline extension to January.
– Hearing Details: The plea will be heard today before a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice J.B. Pardiwala. The outcome will determine if the Supreme Court grants an extension.