Day: May 8, 2024

By Rishi Pal Sharma4 min read

Patiala district administration is fully alert to conduct fair, transparent, and fear-free elections.

DC and SSP shared information with the media about election preparations and schedules.
A public notice about the Lok Sabha elections was issued, static surveillance began, and flying squads were activated.
To be part of a strong democracy, it is necessary to use the right to vote, said Shaukat Ahmed Pare.
Patiala Police is fully committed to conducting elections in a fear-free and peaceful manner (SSP).


Patiala, May 7:
To conduct fair, transparent, and fear-free Lok Sabha elections, District Administration Patiala is being vigilant and sharing the instructions and programmes of the Election Commission of India regarding the election process with the media. Speaking to reporters at the District Administrative Complex today, Patiala Lok Sabha Constituency Returning Officer and District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ahmed Pare issued a public notice about the Lok Sabha elections as per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, as well as the District Election Management Plan. Also issued On this occasion, SSP Varun Sharma, SP (City) Sarfaraj Alam, and Additional District Election Officer Navreet Kaur Sekhon were also present.

District Election Officer Shaukat Ahmed Pare said that the district administration and the district police have completed all the arrangements to conduct the Lok Sabha elections in a fair, transparent, and fear-free manner. He appealed to the voters, saying that the administration will provide a peaceful environment for them so that they can be a part of a strong democracy by exercising their right to vote without any fear or intimidation. He announced that the static surveillance teams in all assembly constituencies, formed with the commencement of nominations for the elections on Thursday, June 1, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., have begun to check vehicles by installing barricades on the roads. In addition to this, teams from the flying squads are also actively conducting checks.

Shaukat Ahmed Pare announced that the Deputy Commissioner’s Court Room (Room No. 108) will accept nomination papers from May 7 to May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 does not declare May 10, the day of Lord Parashumram Jayanti, as a holiday. Apart from this, May 11 will be the second Saturday, and May 12 will be a holiday. He announced that the nominations will undergo scrutiny on Wednesday, May 15, and candidates will have the opportunity to withdraw their nominations until May 17. He announced that the Election Commission of India will finalise the list of all candidates on the same day and allocate election marks to the independent candidates. He urged all the contesting candidates to ensure strict adherence to the instructions of the Election Commission of India.
The district election officer said that the district administration, according to the instructions of the Election Commission, has prepared various forms before May 12 to cast the votes of the senior citizens above 85 years of age, the disabled, and the election staff posted on any kind of duty for the elections.

The district administration has also made comprehensive arrangements for reimbursement. He stated that we should not deprive any voter of their right to vote, but instead encourage them to exercise their right to vote with full enthusiasm. He stated that the district sweep team is actively promoting voting to achieve the Election Commission’s target of over 70 percent of votes.

On this occasion, SSP Varun Sharma said that the District Police has cracked down on the wrong elements to conduct the Lok Sabha elections in a peaceful and fear-free manner. According to his statement, the Election Commission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer Punjab have instructed the district to deposit 85 percent of licensed weapons. In addition, CCTV cameras continuously monitor 14 interstate checkpoints on the Patiala district’s border with Haryana, strictly monitoring the entry of drugs, illegal liquor, weapons, and suspicious individuals. He stated that the flying squad teams are actively working to prevent the use of “money and muscle power” to influence voters and to conduct surprise checks.

SSP He further stated that the Patiala police have also arrested 57 absconders, as well as recovered illegal cash worth Rs. 20 lakh and 19 kg of silver after the election. While NDPS The NDPS has successfully registered 93 cases under the Act, recovering 10 kg of opium and 3 kg of heroin, while also registering 116 cases under the Excise Act. He stated that the district will closely monitor drugs, illegal liquor, ammunition, and illegal cash. On this occasion, District Public Relations Officer Hakam Thapar, DSP. Raj Kumar Sharma, and other officials were also present.
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District Election Officer Shaukat Ahmed Pare and S.S.P. Varun Sharma release District Patiala’s Election Management Plan for the Lok Sabha Elections. Photo Caption:

Photo Caption: District Election Officer Shaukat Ahmed Pare and S.S.P. Varun Sharma talking to reporters about the Lok Sabha elections. SP with them. Additionally visible are City Sarfaraj Alam and Additional District Election Officer Navreet Kaur Sekhon.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

A crowd gathered at the inauguration of NK Sharma’s election office.

Public support during the election campaign confirms Akali Dal’s victory. N.K. Sharma Many leaders, including Surjit Singh Rakhra, Bibi Mukhmailpur, Charanjit Brar, Bhupendra Sheikhpura, Kabir Das Bittu Chattha, Makkhan Lalka, and Surjit Singh Garhi, arrived.Patiala.

Yesterday, Shiromani Akali Dal candidate NK Sharma from the Patiala Lok Sabha constituency inaugurated his main election office near Hotel Shaurya on Central Jail Road, Patiala. NK Sharma recited Sukhmani Sahib and performed kirtan on this occasion. Following the Ardaas, they inaugurated the office. Among those in attendance were former cabinet minister Surjit Singh Rakhra, former MLA Harpreet Kaur Mukhmailpur, Charanjit Singh Brar, Jaspal Singh Bittu Chattha, Amarinder Singh Bajaj, Inder Mohan Singh Bajaj, Kabir Das, Bhupendra Shekhupura, Shiromani Committee member Surjit Singh Garhi, and District President Jarnail.

Many senior Akali leaders, including Singh Kartarpur, were present.Speaking on the occasion, NK Sharma said that the way people are supporting the election campaign has made it clear that Akali Dal’s victory in the constituency is certain. Only 20 days remain for voting, during which Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal will lead the Punjab Bachao Yatra to Samana on May 13. Following this, Sukhbir Singh Badal will moderate his programmes on May 27. He urged the group in-charges, workers, and leaders to cast their votes individually and reach out to each house. Therefore, all the leaders and workers should handle their duties in the field.

He said that on one hand, Shiromani Akali Dal is standing shoulder to shoulder with the farmers, while on the other hand, Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party have proved to be anti-farmers. Sharma stated that Aam Aadmi Party candidate and Cabinet Minister Balbir Singh has not been able to provide compensation for the acquired land to 400 farmer families in 24 villages, causing AAP and BJP leaders to face opposition in the villages. On the other hand, Congress workers are disappointed in making Gandhi the candidate. In such a situation, this is the right time when people should be associated with Akali Dal.Speaking on the occasion, former cabinet minister Surjit Singh Rakhra said that there is a lot of anger among the people about the candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party, and Congress. People are supporting Shiromani Akali Dal.

He stated that under the 7 years of Congress and Aam Aadmi Party rule in Punjab, the roads and sewerage systems in both rural and urban areas are in poor condition, and the closure of numerous public welfare schemes such as the Shagun Scheme, Atta-Dal Scheme, and the Old Age Pension Scheme has resulted in significant hardship for the people. I am angry. Apart from others, Bibi Mukhmailpur, Charanjit Singh Brar Kabir Das, Jaspal Singh Bittu, Urban Pradhan Amit Rathi, Sukhwinder Pal Singh Minta, and Amarinder Singh Bajaj Surjit Singh Garhi also addressed this occasion.

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