Demonstration held to protest delay in holding local body polls
Protesters in Puducherry demonstrated against the government for the prolonged delay in holding local body elections. The elections have been stalled for years due to legal challenges regarding OBC seat reservations.
Why it matters
The lack of local body elections undermines grassroots democracy and the decentralization of power in the Union Territory.
Representatives of several organisations on Tuesday held a demonstration in front of the Election Department office to condemn the AINRC-BJP government for the delay in holding local body elections.
The article provides historical context for the delay and reports on the protest without taking a political stance.
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