ECI comes in action mode after Punjab CM’s request; seeks explanation from DC, CS
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in
As per sources, election commission of India (ECI) seeks explanation from DC Sangrur and Chief Secretary Punjab for asking for extension of polling time towards closing hours at 4pm without any new facts appearing on the day of polling and thereby attempting to influence a section of voters
Earlier, BJP candidate Kewal Dhillon, who is contesting Sangrur by elections has opposed the demand of Punjab chief minister Bhawant Mann to election commission to extend the voting by one hour.
He requested the election commission to not to increase the voting timing by one hour.
Dhillon said “appeal to the Election Commission to extend the time directly proves that the Aam Aadmi Party is in a dilemma due to non-availability of votes. They have come to know that the people are very upset with the Aam Aadmi Party government, which is why they are not getting votes. That is why they want to use the government machinery for one hour to get their candidate to vote. I would like to appeal to the Election Commission not to extend the voting time, which could endanger democracy.”
ECI comes in action mode after Punjab CM’s request; seeks explanation from DC, CS. Today, at around 4 pm, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has requested the election commission to extend the voting timings by one hour in the ongoing Sangrur parliamentary byelections.
CM said “We demand from the Election Commission of India that the time is for the paddy season..Many people have gone for work or other work. Please extend the voting time from 6 pm to 7 pm so that they too can exercise their voting right as per the constitution drafted by Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar.”
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