Chandigarh April 24:
The opposition Congress asked the State Election Commissioner SS Brar to demand the postponement of elections and block samiti zila parishad at least two weeks. In a memorandum submitted to Brar, a delegation of Congress leaders led by senior state Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said time of the wheat harvest, which would continue for another 15 days.
"Congress has learned that the notification of elections to panchayat samiti and Zila Parishad in the state is to be issued shortly. The election process is scheduled to start from April 26 with the submission of applications. We apply reprogramming of these elections by giving at least 15 days time. shall unfair to people of Punjab to push through the election when crop harvest is in full swing. would not only be an inconvenience for farmers to participate in elections with full fervor and enthusiasm, it would also be very difficult for political parties and candidates to campaign in the villages, "said the memo.
The party said that the notices to the formation of some new blocks and re-delimitation of certain others was issued as late as April 16 and 18. "The voters in those areas that are not yet aware of this and it would be unfair and illegal to start the election process without appropriate timeframe and notice," said the party. Alleging that the ruling party had foreknowledge potential candidates on the status of the booking, the party said that the rotation of the reservation must be widely publicized before the election, but the publication in print, electronic or any other means has been made in this regard.
Also questioned the timing of the notice on April 18 late at night saying that was followed by three days of festivities. The State Congress spokesman Sukhpal Khaira said State Election Commissioner has assured to look into the matter. Not very hopeful of a positive outcome in the statewide survey panel, the party has also initiated the process of submitting applications for the candidates.
Sanjha Morcha CALL IN TODAY'S STATE PANEL SURVEY
The Sanjha Morcha under the chairmanship of Punjab People's Party chief Manpreet Badal Tuesday decided to challenge subsequent elections in Punjab Panchayati Raj party symbol. "Government Intentions are already clear from the way they are carrying out the process.
The notification has not been made public and zoning have not been reported at DC. Sanjha Morcha fight against these evil designs and will approach the Election Commission and the Governor for the purpose. A delegation of 12 members Sanjha Morcha submitted a memorandum to the governor, "said Manpreet.