Countdown to Democracy: Uttarakhand Bar Council Elections

The Uttarakhand Bar Council elections are scheduled for February 4, with votes counted on February 9. Starting December 19, the electoral process kicks off with the provisional voter list. A Supreme Court directive mandates elections nationwide by March 31, 2026. A committee ensures smooth polling operations.

The Uttarakhand Bar Council elections have been scheduled for February 4, with counting set for February 9, following an official announcement in a government gazette.

The election proceedings commence on December 19 with the release of the provisional voter list, fulfilling the Supreme Court's directive that mandates nationwide bar council elections by March 31, 2026.

Polling will be held from 10 am to 5 pm in all district headquarters and court complexes. A high-power committee, led by Justice Rajiv Sharma, has been established to oversee a smooth electoral process.

(With inputs from agencies.)