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Punjab Local Body Elections 2024: Voting on May 26, Results May 29

The Punjab State Election Commission has announced local body elections for 104 bodies, including eight Municipal Corporations, on May 26. The nomination process runs from May 13 to 16, with scrutiny on May 18 and withdrawal deadline on May 19. Over 36.7 lakh voters will decide at 3,977 polling stations, with results declared on May 29. The Model Code of Conduct is now in force across all affected jurisdictions.

Key Points: Punjab Local Body Elections: Key Dates & Details

  • Elections for 104 local bodies on May 26
  • Nomination from May 13-16, scrutiny May 18
  • Over 36.7 lakh registered voters
  • 3,977 polling stations set up
  • Model Code of Conduct in immediate effect
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Punjab local body elections to be held on May 26​

Punjab local body elections for 104 bodies will be held on May 26. Polling from 8 AM to 5 PM, counting on May 29. Over 36 lakh voters to decide.

"The commission has made all arrangements to conduct the elections in a fair, free, and peaceful manner. - Raj Kamal Chaudhari"

Chandigarh, May 11

The elections to 104 local bodies in Punjab, including eight Municipal Corporations, will be held on May 26, State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari said on Monday.​

The nomination process for candidates contesting the elections will be held from May 13 to May 16, while the scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on May 18. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is May 19.​

The State Election Commission has also ordered videography of the nomination filing process to ensure transparency.​

Polling will be held on May 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the ballots will be counted on May 29 at designated counting centres.​

The total number of registered voters is 36,72,932, comprising 18,98,990 men, 17,73,716 women, and 226 other voters.​

For the elections, 3,977 polling stations will be established across the districts.​

The expenditure limit notified by the commission for a candidate contesting for the post in a Municipal Corporation is Rs 4,00,000. For Municipal Councils, the limits are Rs 3,60,000 for Class I, Rs 2,30,000 for Class II, and Rs 2,00,000 for Class III; for Nagar Panchayats, it is Rs 1,40,000.​

About 36,000 election personnel and 35,500 police personnel will be deputed on election duty.​

Senior officers will be appointed in each district as observers to ensure proper monitoring.​

The district security plan has been prepared under the overall supervision of the District Magistrate, the State Election Commissioner said.​

The commission has made all arrangements to conduct the elections in a fair, free, and peaceful manner.​

With the announcement of the election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect in the jurisdiction of all Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats where elections are to be held.​

It will remain in force till the completion of the electoral process.​

- IANS

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Priya S
The expenditure limits seem reasonable, but I wonder if candidates actually stick to them in Punjab. Campaigns get so expensive these days, especially in municipal corporations. Transparency is key, but enforcement matters more.
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Vikram M
Good that Model Code of Conduct is in place. But will it really prevent muscle power and money power in Punjab? Recent reports suggest otherwise. Hope the observers appointed actually do their job. 👀
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Rohit P
As a resident of a small town in Punjab, I appreciate that Nagar Panchayat expenditure limit is just Rs 1.4 lakh. Means smaller candidates can contest too. But 35,500 police personnel for 104 bodies? That seems excessive unless law and order is a real worry.
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Nikhil C
Hats off to the State Election Commission for organizing this with 36,000 poll personnel. But let's be real—local body elections in Punjab often see low turnout due to voter apathy. Maybe more awareness campaigns are needed. 🗳️
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Siddharth J
Impressive numbers: 18,98,990 men, 17,73,716 women—almost equal participation. Good sign for democracy. Just hope the candidates are actually connected to local needs instead of being dynastic puppets. Free and fair is the minimum expectation.
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Kavya N

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