Chandigarh, May 29: A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Punjab state president Kewal Singh Dhillon, met with the State Election Commissioner on Thursday. They presented a detailed memorandum highlighting alleged widespread irregularities during the municipal elections.
The delegation expressed concerns about incidents of booth capturing, manipulation of voter lists, misuse of government machinery, and other electoral malpractices reported from various parts of the state.
The party urged the election commission to take immediate action on these complaints to safeguard democratic values and the integrity of the electoral process.
The memorandum also called for the cancellation of votes and re-elections in areas where irregularities were allegedly observed.
BJP leaders emphasized that free, fair, and transparent elections are essential to maintain public trust in democracy.
They also demanded that the counting process be conducted in a completely fair and transparent manner, with adequate security measures in place to prevent any form of tampering or undue interference.
Speaking after the meeting, Kewal Singh Dhillon stated that the party is committed to protecting voters’ democratic rights and ensuring that the electoral process remains free from fear, pressure, and abuse of power.
The municipal elections saw a turnout of 64%, with representatives elected from 102 civic bodies, including eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 19 town panchayats.
Counting is scheduled for May 29, with 115 counting centers established across the state. Security measures have been tightened, including a three-tier security system and CCTV surveillance.
The counting process will begin at 8 AM, with results updated online step-by-step during the ward counting. State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary stated that the overall picture of the municipal election results is expected to become clear soon.
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