Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 25 Jun: Social activist and member of the BJP Ravindra Jugran has said that all political parties—ruling and opposition alike, the Election Commission, and all concerned stakeholders must engage in discussions and build consensus to hold the three-tier panchayat elections after the monsoon season concludes.
He pointed out that since the matter is also under consideration by the High Court, it would be appropriate to suggest to the court that elections should not be conducted during the monsoon period.
Jugran emphasised that everyone is well aware of the fact that during the monsoon season, the rivers, streams, and drains in Uttarakhand—given its challenging geography—are often in spate. In recent years, incidents of landslides and cloudbursts have also increased, severely disrupting normal life.
He said, “The safety of life and property of Uttarakhand’s citizens must be our highest priority. Elections can very well be held after the rains.”
Jugran further stated, “Every election is like a festival where voters and citizens participate with great enthusiasm. Such participation is not possible during the rainy season. We must not knowingly take a risk that could endanger the safety of ordinary citizens and the government machinery.”
He also noted that, even for general elections, the Election Commission of India determines the timing with great care, giving due consideration to weather conditions.
