Shimla, Nov. 4 -- The Public Works and Urban Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Tuesday clarified that the recently approved Municipal Ordinance is not limited to Shimla alone but extends to all urban local bodies across the state.

Addressing media persons in Shimla, Singh said the ordinance has now been converted into an Act after Cabinet approval and the Governor's assent, and it aims to ensure representation of all social groups in local governance.

"The government wants every section of society to be represented in municipal bodies across Himachal Pradesh. A commission has been constituted through the Social Justice Department to ensure proper representation for the OBC community," Singh stated.

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