CHANDIGARH: Polling for Punjab Assembly Elections on Sunday ended peacefully with 71.95 % of the total 2.14 crores voters in the state turned out to exercise their franchise. He said of total 15469618 persons who have casted votes, there were 8133930 Males and 7335406 Females, while 282 were Transgenders/Others.

Giving the final details here on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju said that of total 117 constituencies of the state, Gidderbaha remained at the top with highest polling percentage 84.93%, followed by Talwandi Sabo (83.70%) and Sardulgarh (83.64%), while Amritsar West (55.40%), Ludhiana South (59.04%) and Amritsar Central (59.19%) constituencies have witnessed lowest voting percentage.

He said that scrutiny reports of all the 23 districts have been received at the Office of Chief Electoral Officer.

He said that over 23 tonnes of COVID waste, which includes PPE Kits, face masks, hand gloves, face shields etc, was generated from 24740 Polling Stations on polling day in the State. The waste was collected and disposed off with the help of District Nodal Officers of Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) appointed in each district in an environmentally sound manner, he added.

On Law & Order situation, Dr Raju said that some minor poll related incidents witnessed in the state and a total of 33 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered on day of polling to avert any untoward incidents. Of total 33 FIRs, 10 were related Minor Clashes, 16 of violation of prohibitory orders, three of poll related offences, three of other cases and one was related to Firing Incident.

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Chandigarh: The Punjab on Sunday witnessed overall peaceful single phased poll to elect 117 representatives for assembly constituencies of state. Till 5pm, 63.44 voting percentage was recorded in Punjab.

Thanking the people of Punjab for coming out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right , Dr S Karuna Raju, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab said that by conducting themselves responsibly the people of Punjab have set an excellent example. He said that focus of ECI was to ensure peaceful poll in a free and fair manner. He said that it was a matter of great satisfaction that 196 all Women polling stations also saw large numbers of voters. Dr Raju said that the main feature of this election was deputition of 8784 micro-observers in addition to 65 General Observers, 29 Police observers and 50 expenditure observers by ECI.

He said that in the morning during mock poll 146 ballot units, 152 control units and 433 VVPAT machines were replaced, while 72 ballot units, 64 control units and 649 VVPATs were replaced during the conduct of poll.

He also said that there was not a single case of disruption of poll and inducement of voters that was brought to the notice of the Commission during the day.

He also thanked 25000 Booth Level Officers (BLO), PWD coordinators, Asha Workers, Aanganwadi workers, Mid-Day-Meal workers and Village Chowkidars for their contribution in the election process.

On Law & Order situation, Dr Raju said that some minor poll related incidents witnessed in the state and a total of 18 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered on day of polling to avert any untoward incidents.

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Chandigarh: Punjab Assembly Elections 2022.  A total of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women and two transgenders, are in the fray for the high-stake electoral contest in the state.

-A clash broke out between workers of BJP and AAP at Jalloo Kee village in Ferozepur (urban) constituency. One AAP worker Surjit Singh sustained minor injuries. Police rushed to the spot and situation is under control, officials said.

-Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi said that Congress will form government with 2/3rd majority in Punjab. He is contesting from Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur constituencies.

-Till 5 pm

PUNJAB

Total Votes : 21499804

Votes Polled : 13325283

Vote Polled(%) : *62.0*

District – Ludhiana

Total Votes : 2693131

Votes Polled : 1541063

Vote Polled(%) : *57.2*

-Cumulative @ 4 pm

*PUNJAB*

Total Votes : 21499804

Votes Polled : 11216667

Vote Polled(%) : *52.2*

-District – *Ludhiana*

Total Votes : 2693131

Votes Polled : 1306374

Vote Polled(%) : *48.5*

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District Mansa till 4PM

96-Mansa – 54.3%

97-Sardulgarh – 62.5%

98-Budhlada – 59.6%

Total Percentage – 58.6%

-Voter Turnout till 3:30 pm

Adampur—-48.34%

Jalandhar Cantt—45.17%

Jalandhar Central-42%

Jalandhar North—47.2%

Jalandhar West—42%

Kartarpur—47.09%

Nakodar—47.01%

Phillaur—40.35%

Shahkot-50.01%

Cumulative 45.53 %

– 49. 81% voting till 3 PM in Punjab

– Aam Aadmi Party candidate Labh Singh Ugoke’s vehicle was attacked by some people. The accused ran after their vehicle and later attacked a youth climbed on to the bonnet of their vehicle and damaged the vehicle.

AAP candidate is contesting against chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi in Bhadaur. Police are investigating the case.

-Punjabis will reject Navjot Singh Sidhu’s arrogance and politics of hatred. During Congress regime, there was no job opportunities & its healthcare and education systems are broken,” Majithia said.

-The polling for the Assembly in Punjab is going peacefully. Till 1 pm, 34.10 per cent voting has been recorded.

The highest number of votes were polled in Fazilka and the lowest in Mohali.

– Bollywood actor Sonu Sood was trying to enter a polling booth. His Suv car has been confiscated and he was sent home. Action will be taken as per the law against him if he steps out of his house said Moga District PRO Pradbhdeep Singh

His sister Malvika Sood is contesting from Moga as a Congress candidate.

-SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, his wife Harsimrat Kaur and daughter cast their votes. Badal said Akali will form government with a thumping majority.

-SAD leader Parkash Singh Badal, 94, casts vote in Lambi and said law and order, peace and communal harmony will remain the priority of the SAD.

– Bhagwant Mann says people of Punjab voting for truth and change, AAP will get majority.

-PLC chief and former chief minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh along with wife and family exercise their franchise in Patiala. He says Congress will be wiped out from state.

– Voter Turnout in Jalandhar till 1 pm

Adampur—-26.9 %

Jalandhar Cantt—26.5 %

Jalandhar Central-23.3%

Jalandhar North—30.1%

Jalandhar West—20.9%

Kartarpur—27.3%

Nakodar—24.7%

Phillaur—24.9%

Shahkot-27.7%

Cumulative 31.05 %

-17.77% voting in first three hour in Punjab.

-Congress MP and Qadian Congress candidate Partap Singh Bajwa cast his vote in Gurdaspur.

– Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori and his IAS wife Gagan Kundra exercised their right to vote at the polling booth at Government Kanya Senior Secondary Smart School, Ladowali Road.

JALANDHAR: Voter Turnout till 10 am

Adampur—-5.4 %
Jalandhar Cantt—5.2 %
Jalandhar Central—4.5 %
Jalandhar North—5.5 %
Jalandhar West—5.8 %
Kartarpur—4.1 %
Nakodar—6.4%
Phillaur—4.7 %
Shahkot-4.6 %

Cumulative 5.1 %

-Commission Punjab has come to a standstill due to a technical glitch. IT team is working on to resolve the issue soon, officials said.

– Amritsar’s conjoined twins Sohna and Mohna, the first-time voters, cast their votes separately on Sunday morning. They have turned 18 only last year.

-A groom casts his vote before tie the knot in Kapurthala. The district has recorded nearly 10 % polling till 10.30 AM.

-Congress leader Sunil Jakhar seen standing in the line to cast his vote at a polling station in Abohar.

-AAP chief minister face Bhagwant Mann exercised his franchise in Mohali and appealed people to come out in large numbers to cast vote.

-Congress candidate from Amritsar East Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur exercised their franchise.

-Give your vote to the one who supports people, answers fearlessly. Vote for the progressive future of Punjab,” Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.

– The polling began from 8 am and will continue till 6 pm. Th counting will take place on March 10.

-Capt Amarinder Singh will cast his vote in polling booth at Government College for Women, Patiala, opposite YPS School at 11.30 am.

– Total Average Voter Turnout in 23 Districts of Punjab

Till 9:00 AM-5.0%

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. Chandigarh: In order to facilitate the voter of Punjab during the Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Dr. S. Karuna Raju has asked the voters to carry Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to establish their identity at the polling station before casting votes on februry 20 , 2022.

According to the directions of ECI, those electors not having EPIC could cast their votes if they have any of the alternative documents like Aadhaar card, MGNREGA job card, Bank or Post office passbooks with photographs, Health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of ministry of labour, driving license, PAN card, Smart card issued by RGI under NPR, Indian Passport, Pension documents with photograph, service ID cards (with photograph) issued by central or state governments or public sector undertakings/Public limited Companies, official identity card issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs and Unique Disability ID (UDID) issued by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India. These total 12 documents to be used as identity proof.

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