Punjab Set for Municipal Elections on May 26

Polling for 105 municipal bodies in Punjab, including eight municipal corporations, is set for May 26, with vote counting on May 29. Over 3.6 million voters, including around 1.8 million women, are registered. Nominations begin on May 13, and elections will be secured by 35,000 police personnel.

Punjab is gearing up for municipal elections with polling scheduled on May 26, as stated by State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhury. The elections span 105 municipal bodies, encompassing eight major corporations including Mohali and Bathinda.

The elections will encompass 2,019 wards, with a voter base of over 3.6 million individuals, out of which nearly 1.8 million are women. The voting process will be facilitated across 3,977 polling stations between 8 am and 5 pm.

Key dates include the filing of nominations starting May 13 and closing on May 16. Scrutiny of nominations is scheduled for May 18, with withdrawals closing on May 19. Security will be tight, with over 35,000 Punjab Police personnel deployed to maintain order.