Punjab to Witness Crucial Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Polls

Punjab will hold Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on December 14, with results declared three days later. Delayed due to floods, the elections reserve 50% of seats for women. The Model Code of Conduct is now active, and the State Election Commission has detailed the nomination and voting process.

Punjab will conduct Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on December 14, marking significant local governance events in the state. Votes will be counted on December 17 following the completion of balloting.

Originally due in May, the elections were postponed due to massive flooding. The State Election Commission has decreed that 50% of the seats are reserved for women, marking a progressive step in regional representation.

The Model Code of Conduct is in force with all election formalities scheduled, including a nomination window from December 1 to December 4. State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhuri has assured that necessary arrangements will ensure free and fair elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)