Chandigarh- In a major setback to the Punjab government, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has suspended the ongoing Panchayat elections until further orders. The court’s decision comes after approximately 250 petitions were filed, raising concerns over the process.
The controversy erupted after numerous complaints surfaced regarding the large-scale rejection of nomination papers, particularly from opposition party candidates vying for the positions of Sarpanches and Panches in various parts of the state.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), one of the leading opposition parties, has taken swift action in response to the allegations. The party has constituted a high-level legal team to offer support to the affected candidates and pursue justice through the legal system.
The suspension of 250 Panchayat elections has raised serious questions about the fairness of the electoral process, and the court’s decision is expected to have significant political ramifications in the state. Further developments are awaited as the situation unfolds.