Meeting held to discuss Central forces deployment for rural polls
The issue of a shortage of central forces and bringing in police from other states was also discussed
The issue of a shortage of central forces and bringing in police from other states was also discussed
The nomination process for the general elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions will start from October 14.
In a double whammy to the state government, the court also struck down an ordinance of the state promulgated on April 10 curtailing the tenure of the SEC from five to three years.
The SEC has been urged to dispel fears and impressions that it is an extension of the Govt and must engage in effective dialogue with all stake holders with an open mind, including on fixing the dates for polls
SAD spokesman Daljeet Singh Cheema, in a letter, urged the State Election Commissioner to ensure that candidates were issued caste certificates within 12 hours.
The Opposition on Saturday alleged the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of not possessing any security plan for upcoming panchayat polls and…