Shimla, June 26 -- BJP Himachal Pradesh President Rajeev Bindal and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, in a joint statement, accused the Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of systematically misusing the government machinery to influence the outcome of Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections.

The leaders alleged that false cases are being registered against BJP-backed elected councillors and representatives, while members of Block Development Committees (BDCs) and other elected bodies are being threatened and pressured through the misuse of administrative authority and political influence to alter the democratic mandate.

They further stated that elections for the posts of Chairpersons and Vice-Chairp...