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Himachal CM Sukhu's 50‑year boundary redrawing plan sparks political uproar
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has proposed redrawing Himachal Pradesh’s internal boundaries for the first time in five decades, a move that has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties and local leaders.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a plan to revisit and redraw the internal administrative boundaries of Himachal Pradesh, a step that has not been taken for fifty years. The proposal aims to address perceived imbalances in representation and development across the hilly state, though the details of the new map have not yet been disclosed.
The announcement immediately sparked a political storm. Opposition parties accused the government of pursuing a partisan agenda that could alter constituency compositions ahead of upcoming elections. Local leaders and civil‑society groups also voiced concerns, warning that any hasty changes might disrupt existing administrative arrangements and affect public services.
State officials said the proposal will be examined by a committee of experts before any formal amendment is presented to the legislative assembly. The next few weeks are expected to see intense debate in the assembly and among stakeholders as the government seeks to balance reform objectives with political sensitivities.
The announcement immediately sparked a political storm. Opposition parties accused the government of pursuing a partisan agenda that could alter constituency compositions ahead of upcoming elections. Local leaders and civil‑society groups also voiced concerns, warning that any hasty changes might disrupt existing administrative arrangements and affect public services.
State officials said the proposal will be examined by a committee of experts before any formal amendment is presented to the legislative assembly. The next few weeks are expected to see intense debate in the assembly and among stakeholders as the government seeks to balance reform objectives with political sensitivities.