Polling Error in Karsog: BDC Candidate Name Missing on Ballot, Voting to Be Held Again

May 26, 2026

A major negligence of polling personnel has come to light in Karsog, Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. In the Thach-Thermi, Pralog, and Mandi BDC wards of Karsog, the name of one candidate was not written on the ballot paper. When the issue came to light a little after voting started at seven o’clock this morning, the polling personnel hastily stopped the voting.

After this, SDM Karsog Gaurav Mahajan himself headed to the site. He reported the matter to the DC Mandi. DC Mandi informed the State Election Commission and decided to hold the BDC election later. Voting for the other five positions was resumed.

According to information, the name of BDC candidate Hoshiar Singh was not written on the ballot. Where his name was supposed to be written, there is NOTA behind and a chair symbol ahead. Now the question is being raised about the printing of the ballot paper and the writing of names.

The case of Thach-Tharmi, Pralog, and Mendi BDC ward

District Election Officer and DC Mandi Apoorv Devgan informed that voting for BDC has been stopped in Thach-Thermi, Pralog, and Mandi Panchayats. Voting for the remaining four posts is ongoing. He stated that BDC voting will be conducted on another date later, so that the voting can be completed transparently.

Negligence was committed in the writing work

DC Mandi informed that there was no irregularity in printing. Negligence was committed in the writing work. He stated that definite action will be taken against the guilty officers and employees.

There are three panchayats in this BDC ward

It is to be noted that there are three panchayats in the BDC ward: Thach-Thermi, Pralog, and Mendi. Voting is taking place today in Thach-Thermi and Pralog, while voting in Mendi panchayat will be held on May 28.