Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Demanding Inquiry into Electoral Irregularities
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Friday seeking an independent inquiry into alleged electoral irregularities and the functioning of the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of vote "loot" and claimed 14 crore voters were deleted from rolls nationwide under the Special Intensive Revision. He also alleged elections in Bihar, West Bengal, Haryana and Maharashtra were won through "vote chori". The resolution was tabled by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema while Congress, Akali Dal and BJP legislators were absent. The six-day special session continues until October 27.
Why it matters
The resolution escalates a political confrontation over electoral integrity, pressuring the Election Commission and the BJP ahead of the 2027 Punjab polls.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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