Shimla, April 7 -- The principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, on Tuesday said that the Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh will be conducted strictly in accordance with constitutional provisions.

He also said that there should be "no doubt" over the government's intent, even as the Himachal Pradesh High Court examines the contentious 5% discretionary quota in local body polls.

"It is absolutely clear, as the Chief Minister has already stated on the floor of the House, that we will move forward as per the Constitution. No one should have any doubt about that," Chauhan told ANI, reacting to the High Court proceedings.

Referring to the ongoing election process, he indicated that the sta...