Overview

• At least eight people were injured in various incidents of violence, including two firing incidents, during Punjab's panchayat elections.
• Polling was largely peaceful in many districts, but clashes and allegations of rigging were reported, particularly involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.
• The elections, conducted without political party symbols, faced disruptions due to technical issues and missing voter names, leading to repolling in some areas.
• The Supreme Court refused to stay the elections despite petitions citing irregularities, warning that halting the process would cause chaos.
• Security was heightened across the state, with over 19,000 polling booths and 1.33 crore registered voters participating in the election.