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Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Poll results will not deter Akali chief Badal

June 10, 2024, 10:21 PM - 2 min read

"Our commitment to 'panth' and Punjab, especially farmers and the other poorer sections, is not subject to election results. We will work even harder to fulfill our commitment to the aggrieved and downtrodden sections of the society," the SDA chief said in a statement.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Punjab Pradesh Congress Chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

Congress success in Punjab comes with challenges

June 8, 2024, 08:30 PM - 2 min read

Having won seven of the thirteen parliamentary constituencies, it has given a fresh hope to the Congress of being a favourite for the 2027 assembly elections. However, in terms of vote share the Congress got almost the same percentage of votes as the AAP. While the AAP got 26 percent, the Congress got 26.4.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker accepts Jalandhar West MLA Sheetal Angural's resignation.

Punjab speaker accepts MLA Sheetal's resignation

June 3, 2024, 04:09 PM - 2 min read

He switched from AAP to BJP over two months ago and also submitted his resignation from the Assembly, and yesterday, wrote to the Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Sandhwan to withdraw his resignation.

Total 117 centres set up in Punjab for vote count

June 3, 2024, 01:42 PM - 2 min read

Punjab recorded a voter turnout of 62.80% in the polling that took place on Saturday, recording a dip of around three percentage points compared to the 2019 turnout.

Campaigning Ends For 7th And Final Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections, Leaders Make Last-Minute Pitches. Image X.

Phase 7: 57 seats, 904 contending, June 1 voting

May 30, 2024, 06:44 PM - 2 min read

The curtains have come down on the intense campaign trail for the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as leaders from various political spectrums wrapped up their rallies in a last-minute bid to woo voters.

Tobacco ban at Punjab polling booths for LS polls

May 29, 2024, 06:16 PM - 2 min read

The use of cigarettes, 'bidi', and other tobacco products will be prohibited at all polling booths, CEO Sibin C said.

Punjab CEO Announces Rs 5000 Incentive to BLOs for Increased Voter Turnout. Image X.

₹ 5k incentive for more voter turnout: Punjab CEO

May 27, 2024, 09:58 PM - 2 min read

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C has announced a new initiative to boost voter turnout in the state. On Monday, he revealed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will receive an incentive of Rs 5,000 if they achieve a voter turnout increase of 10 percent or more compared to the 2019 elections. Additionally, BLOs at booths with voter turnout exceeding 75 percent will receive similar incentives.