Zila Parishad 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 CM Bhagwant Mann Challenges Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Sidhu to Prove Performance Before Seeking Leadership Roles
Dec 13, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizes Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Singh Sidhu for seeking top positions without demonstrating results, emphasizing that leadership must be earned through performance rather than entitlement. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission urges Punjab Police to ensure fair and impartial conduct during upcoming local elections.
Punjab High Court Issues Dual Setbacks to AAP Government Over Election Misconduct and Unlawful Detention
Dec 13, 2025 03:06 am CST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered two major rebukes to Punjab's AAP government, criticizing election irregularities in upcoming local polls and condemning an unlawful detention case with political connections. The court censured the Election Commission for failing to maintain neutrality after a police official was recorded allegedly blocking opposition candidates from filing nominations, while separately reprimanding officials for obstructing the release of a politically-opposed individual despite available bail documentation.
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.