Manpreet Ayali meets Punjab CEO over delay in Waris Punjab De registration
Manpreet Singh Ayali has raised the issue of delay in the recognition of the Waris Punjab De party before the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab. He accused the Centre and state governments of creating hurdles due to political conspiracy.
Leader Manpreet Singh Ayali met Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra in Chandigarh regarding the registration of the Waris Punjab De party. He discussed the stalled recognition of the party at the election office.
Talking to the media, Ayali alleged that the ruling party in Punjab and the central government are in cahoots to create obstacles in this process. He claimed that both governments are not letting the registration process move forward due to political reasons.
According to Ayali, this new political party came into existence on January 14, 2025, on the occasion of Maghi at Muktsar Sahib. After this, papers were submitted for official recognition on January 22. He said that even after completing all rules, the advertisement inviting public objections through newspapers is not being issued.
He alleged that the Election Commission had sought replies on certain points from the state's Home Department. A letter was sent by the Chief Electoral Officer's office four months ago and several reminders were also issued, but the state government's Home Department has not sent any clarification yet.
Ayali said that everyone has the freedom to set up a new political party and enter the electoral arena within the democratic system. He mentioned that Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh and Member of Parliament Sarabjit Singh reached Parliament only by contesting elections within the constitutional framework.
He warned that if the Election Commission does not remove this roadblock, the party will go to Delhi and present the matter before the commissioners. He said that apart from approaching the country's apex court for justice, ground-level protests will also be started.
Key developments
- Announcement of the new party's formation was made in January 2025 on the occasion of the Maghi mela.
- Public notice inviting objections was not issued despite the papers being complete.
- Accusation against the Punjab Home Department for not submitting a report for four months.
- Warning to meet the Commission in Delhi and go to court if the matter is not resolved.
