Shimla, Nov. 22 -- In a major development amid growing friction between the state government and the State Election Commission (SEC), State Election Commissioner Anil Khachi today submitted a sealed-cover report to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, outlining the Commission's preparations for the Panchayat elections and the administrative hurdles encountered over the past several months.
The Governor, expressing unease over contradictory statements issued by ministers and district officials, said the differences had created avoidable confusion.
"Ministers keep saying elections will be held on time. Yet seven Deputy Commissioners have reported that they are unable to prepare under current circumstances. Both sides are not on the...