Punjab elections
AAP Dominates Punjab Local Body Elections with Victories in Over 900 Zones
Dec 18, 2025 01:09 am CST
The counting of votes for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections shows AAP securing significant victories, winning 60 out of 71 declared zila parishad zones and 867 out of 1,875 panchayat samiti zones. Opposition parties have raised concerns about transparency in the counting process, with allegations of unauthorized access to counting centers.
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.
Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Election Rigging Audio in Punjab: Akali Dal Claims, Police Deny
Dec 04, 2025 05:12 pm CST
A political storm has erupted in Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal shares an alleged leaked audio recording suggesting a conspiracy to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations for upcoming local elections. While Badal calls it a "democracy being subverted," Patiala Police firmly deny the authenticity of the recording, claiming it's AI-generated and created with malicious intent during the sensitive electoral period.