Punjab Rural Election Controversy: 48% Turnout Amid Opposition Allegations of Electoral Manipulation

Dec 15, 2025 12:18 am CST

Punjab's rural body elections concluded with only 48% voter turnout amid serious allegations from opposition parties claiming electoral manipulation, violence, and administrative interference by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress have demanded investigations into reported booth capturing, ballot tampering, and intimidation tactics, highlighting significant tensions in the state's democratic processes.