Governor Kavinder Gupta has appealed to all eligible voters across Himachal to participate actively in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections scheduled for May 17.
With campaigning for the ULB elections concluding today, polling will be held tomorrow for the Municipal Corporations of Dharamsala, Solan, Mandi and Palampur, along with several municipal councils and nagar panchayats across the state.
In his message, the Governor said the ULB elections play a vital role in strengthening local self-governance and ensuring better civic amenities and development in towns and cities. Urging voters to cast their ballots responsibly, he described voting as both a right and a duty.
The Governor also made a special appeal to first-time voters and the youth to participate enthusiastically in the democratic process. He said casting a vote for the first time is a matter of pride and responsibility and encouraged young voters to contribute actively to the future development of their cities and the state.
