Lucknow, Aug. 29 -- : The Uttar Pradesh panchayati raj department has initiated preparations for the 2026 three-tier panchayat elections, according to a press statement issued on Thursday by director, Panchayati Raj, Amit Kumar Singh.

Singh stated that the process for the elections has started and the department has submitted a proposal to the state government to terminate the tenure of gram panchayats constituted following the 2021 elections.

The tenure of the current three-tier panchayat representatives will conclude as per the following schedule: Gram gradhans on May 26, 2026, kshetra pramukhs on July 19, 2026 and zila panchayat presidents on July 11, 2026

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