Dehradun, July 24 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 23 Jul: The first phase of the three-tier panchayat elections in Uttarakhand is set to be conducted tomorrow, across designated development blocks of twelve districts, excluding Haridwar. The authorities have declared a public holiday for polling day as well as for the second phase scheduled on 28 July 2025. The announcement was made through an order issued by the District Magistrate and District Election Officer of Dehradun, Savin Bansal, for Dehradun, and by DMs of other districts where the polling is due to be held tomorrow. The order declaring the holiday cites directions in this regard issued by the State Election Commission and the General Administration Department.

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