Shimla, Jan. 31 -- With the five-year tenure of all Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Himachal Pradesh ending on Saturday, the state government has notified the appointment of administrators to run Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.

The State Election Commission (SEC) said preparations are underway to conduct elections by April 30 in compliance with High Court directions.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Himachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Kumar Khachi said the matter of PRI elections had remained sub judice earlier, which is why polls were deferred, but clear directions have now been issued by the High Court.

"As you are aware, the matter was already under consideration of the court and therefore elec...