Punjab Municipal Council Elections on March 2: EC Releases Schedule After High Court Reprimand

Punjab : The Election Commission has announced that municipal council elections for three cities in Punjab will be held on March 2. The decision comes after the Punjab and Haryana High Court reprimanded the authorities over delays in conducting the polls. As per the official schedule, the nomination process will begin on February 17, marking the formal start of the election process.

The elections were initially postponed due to administrative and legal complications, leading to widespread criticism from opposition parties and concerned citizens. The High Court recently pulled up the Election Commission, questioning the unnecessary delays and urging them to expedite the process. Following this, the poll body swiftly released the election schedule.

Political parties are now gearing up for an intense electoral battle, with both ruling and opposition factions strategizing their campaigns. These municipal elections are expected to set the tone for the upcoming state elections, making them a crucial political event. Candidates from various parties will start filing their nominations from February 17, with scrutiny and withdrawals following in the subsequent days.

The Election Commission has assured that the voting process will be conducted fairly, with necessary security measures in place to prevent any malpractice. Meanwhile, political analysts predict a highly competitive contest, as local governance issues and party performance in the state will play a major role in influencing voter decisions.

As the campaign period approaches, all eyes will be on Punjab’s municipal elections, with political leaders intensifying their outreach efforts. The High Court’s intervention has ensured that the democratic process remains intact, and now it remains to be seen how the people of Punjab respond at the ballot box.