A fresh election has been ordered for a ward in Mandi block of Himachal Pradesh following the unfortunate demise of a candidate. The State Election Commission announced the decision, stating that the bypoll will be conducted to fill the vacant seat.
Background of the Incident
The candidate, who was contesting for the ward member position, passed away due to health complications before the scheduled polling. As per the election rules, the commission declared the election void and ordered a fresh poll.
New Polling Date
The election commission has set a new date for the bypoll, which will be announced soon. The electoral process will be completed within the stipulated time frame to ensure smooth governance in the ward.
This development highlights the importance of contingency plans in electoral processes to address unforeseen circumstances like the death of a candidate.
