
Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission announced May 17 elections for 51 Urban Local Bodies including four Municipal Corporations, 25 Municipal Councils, and 22 Nagar Panchayats. Model Code of Conduct imposed. Approximately 3.6 lakh eligible voters will participate. Nomination filing begins April 29. Vote counting scheduled May 17 for councils and panchayats, May 31 for corporations.