Punjab Gears Up for Local Body Polls: Observers Appointed for Fair Voting

The Punjab State Election Commission has appointed 23 IAS and PCS officers as general observers to ensure the free and fair conduct of local body elections. Polling for 105 municipal bodies, including eight municipal corporations, is set for May 26 with vote counting on May 29.

The Punjab State Election Commission has announced the appointment of 23 IAS and PCS officers as general observers to oversee the integrity of the upcoming local body elections scheduled for May 26. The measures are aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.

These elections will encompass 105 municipal bodies, including major municipal corporations in cities like Mohali, Bathinda, and Kapurthala. The officials emphasize the significance of fair elections in maintaining democratic values in the state.

The vote tallying is set for May 29, with the appointed observers, including officers like Paramdeep Singh and Parneet Shergill, tasked with maintaining the integrity of the polling process across Punjab's municipal corporations, councils, and nagar panchayats.