Dharamshala/Kangra, April 28 -- Signalling a shift toward generational renewal, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Tuesday that the Congress party is poised to finalise its candidate list for the 2026 local body elections.

Speaking from the scenic Kangra district, the Chief Minister emphasised a "balanced ticket" approach, promising to elevate fresh faces alongside the party's seasoned veterans.

With the application deadline for candidates closing today, the Chief Minister confirmed that the party high command is ready to move swiftly. The Congress strategy appears focused on injecting new energy into local governance to counter anti-incumbency.

"Congress party can announce the tickets anytime," CM Sukh...