Panchayat Elections in Punjab: High Court’s Decision
The Punjab High Court has decided not to halt the Panchayat elections across the state, except in certain villages where candidates faced issues with filing nominations. The court received around 250 petitions about election irregularities, and the next hearing is set for October 14.
Election Details
The Punjab State Election Commission announced that the Gram Panchayat elections would occur on October 15, with nominations starting on September 27. Elections are planned for 13,237 ‘Sarpanches’ and 83,437 ‘Panches’.
Political Reactions
Partap Singh Bajwa, Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader, criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for the nomination issues, blaming government officials for negligence. He mentioned that key officials were absent from their offices, causing confusion among candidates.
Clashes in Zira Town
In Zira town, Ferozepur district, candidates from AAP and Congress clashed, leading to stone pelting. The police intervened, and an FIR is to be registered. Ferozepur SSP Somya Mishra confirmed the situation is now under control.
Doubts Revealed
Punjab High Court -: The Punjab High Court is a big building where judges work. They make important decisions about laws and rules in the state of Punjab, which is in India.
Panchayat elections -: Panchayat elections are when people in villages vote to choose their leaders. These leaders help make decisions for the village, like a small government.
Sarpanches -: A Sarpanch is the head or leader of a village in India. They are elected by the people in the village to help make important decisions.
Panches -: Panches are members of the village council in India. They work with the Sarpanch to help run the village.
Congress -: Congress is a big political party in India. They have many leaders and members who try to help run the country and make laws.
Aam Aadmi Party -: The Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP, is another political party in India. They also have leaders and members who want to help run the country and make laws.
Zira town -: Zira is a small town in the state of Punjab, India. It’s one of the places where the Panchayat elections are happening.
