The BJP government has announced that the elections would be conducted using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
State Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao attributed the decision to logistical considerations, emphasising the state government's commitment to smooth and transparent elections.
While welcoming the move, Congress accused the BJP of deliberately delaying the reservation process to avoid facing voters. Congress media wing chief Sushil Anand Shukla criticised the saffron party claiming that it fears public scrutiny.
"The BJP is making excuses to avoid elections. First, it brought ordinances, and now it is delaying the reservation process for panchayat presidents and mayors. While we support ballot paper elections, we demand that the same be implemented across the country," he said.
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