The Supreme Court recently directed the Maharashtra State Election Commission to conduct elections of all local bodies

• The Supreme Court mandated that all local body elections in Maharashtra must be conducted by January 31, 2026.

• Delays in these elections are attributed to unresolved OBC reservation issues, judicial delays, and lack of political will.

• Currently, numerous municipal bodies are administered by bureaucrats rather than elected officials, which weakens grassroots democracy.

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has been without corporators since March 2022, affecting its governance and functioning.

• The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of local elections for democracy, yet failures by the State Election Commission to comply with these directives persist.

• The OBC reservation issue stems from a 2010 Supreme Court ruling that mandated states to determine which communities qualify for OBC status, with subsequent tests introduced by the Court in March 2021.

• Delays in holding elections impact local governance and development, as bureaucrats lack the political accountability and decision-making responsibilities required to effectively manage local issues.

• Maharashtra Chief Minister’s recent announcement to appoint IAS officers to head municipal corporations indicates challenges in governance amid the absence of elected bodies.

• The situation reflects a broader issue of constitutional non-compliance and raises questions about the democratic processes in Maharashtra’s local governance.

Supreme Court election directive is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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