Nomination process begins for 52 wards in Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot
The filing of nomination papers for bye-elections to 52 municipal corporation and council wards in three cities of Punjab began today. Voting in these places will be held on November 28.
According to the Punjab State Election Commission, the process of filing nomination papers for bye-elections in 52 wards of Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot started today, November 13.
As per the election schedule, candidates can submit their papers today between 11 am and 3 pm. There will be holidays from November 14 to 16, and nominations can be filed again from November 17 to 19.
Scrutiny of documents will be done on November 20, while time to withdraw candidature will be available till 3 pm on November 21. Polling will start at eight in the morning on November 28 and will continue till four in the evening through EVMs, after which separate instructions regarding the counting of votes will be issued.
These re-elections are being held in 30 constituencies of Patiala Municipal Corporation, besides 15 wards under Bagha Purana Council and 7 wards of Dharamkot Council. Following irregularities coming to light in the elections held in May, the Supreme Court last month cancelled the results of all these 52 wards and ordered fresh voting within six weeks.
According to the Election Commission, 150 polling centres have been set up for a total of 1,76,429 voters in the three towns, out of which 123 are in Patiala, 20 in Bagha Purana and 7 in Dharamkot.
With the announcement of elections, the election rules and code of conduct have come into force within the respective urban areas. A monitoring committee formed by the High Court will keep an eye to keep the entire election process fair.
Key developments
- Re-elections to be held in 30 wards of Patiala, 15 of Bagha Purana and 7 of Dharamkot
- Nomination filing started from November 13, November 19 is the last date
- Voting to be held through EVMs on November 28 as per Supreme Court orders
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