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There was confusion regarding the voting dates for the last few days regarding Uttarakhand Panchayat Election 2025. Many types of rumors were spreading on social media that the election dates have been changed. But now the State Election Commission has made the situation completely clear. The Commission has clearly said that the Panchayat elections will be held in two phases only - on July 24 and July 28, 2025.
Put an end to rumors
The State Election Commission has made it clear that no change of any kind has been made in the dates of Panchayat elections. Voting will be held on 24 and 28 July, and that is the already fixed schedule. The Commission has appealed to the voters not to pay attention to the rumors running on social media.
Arrangement for re-polling already fixed
Election Commission Secretary Rahul Kumar Goyal informed that if voting is not held at any polling station on July 24 due to any emergency situation or natural disaster, then re-polling will be held on July 28 for such cases only.
Similarly, if voting is not held at any booth on July 28, then arrangements for re-polling will be made on July 30, 2025. This process is already fixed under the Panchayat Election Rules.
Complete schedule of voting and counting
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First phase voting: July 24, 2025
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Second phase voting / re-polling (first phase): July 28, 2025
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Re-polling (second phase): July 30, 2025
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Date of Uttarakhand Panchayat Election 2025 counting: July 31, 2025
The Commission has clarified that no change has been made in the date of counting.
Clarification regarding the letter issued on July 20
The Election Commission has also clarified that the letter issued on July 20 was only related to the process of re-polling. It has nothing to do with the original dates of the election. Therefore, voters should not be confused and should rely only on the official information of the Commission.
Commission's appeal: Avoid confusion, strengthen democracy
The State Election Commission has appealed to all voters not to pay attention to any kind of rumors or misinformation regarding the polling dates. Reach your polling station on time and participate enthusiastically in the Panchayat elections.
✅ Conclusion:
There has been no change in the dates of Uttarakhand Panchayat Election 2025. Elections will be held in two phases as per the schedule. If voting is not held due to any reason, re-polling will be conducted at the concerned booth. Counting of votes will be done on 31 July 2025 only. Voters should trust only the official information of the Election Commission.