Shimla, Nov. 22 -- There is 'no coordination' between the bureaucracy and the political leadership in the state, said Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla raising concern over the standoff between state government and state election commission over holding panchayat elections.

"The ministers are saying elections should be held on time, but officers, including deputy commissioners of seven districts, are saying that they are unable to complete the election process. Here, who is bigger the minister or the officer?" said the governor while talking to media.

The governor's remark comes shortly after state election commissioner Anil Khachi submitted a sealed report to him on the status of the panchayat polls, a move that has pushed the issue...