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Politics
Supreme Court Nullifies Punjab Ward Polls, Orders Re‑elections in Six Weeks
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Supreme Court has annulled the municipal elections held in 50 wards of Punjab, directing that fresh polls be conducted within six weeks. The decision follows allegations of irregularities during the original voting process.
The Supreme Court of India has set aside the municipal elections conducted in 50 wards across Punjab, ordering that new polls be held within a six‑week period.
The ruling was issued after the court received petitions alleging irregularities in the voting process, including discrepancies in voter rolls and improper conduct of the polls.
Under the order, the Election Commission will be tasked with re‑organising the elections for the affected wards, ensuring that the process meets the required legal and procedural standards.
The decision is expected to impact local governance in the affected areas, as elected representatives will be replaced following the fresh elections.
The court’s directive comes as part of a broader effort to uphold electoral integrity and restore public confidence in the democratic process.
The ruling was issued after the court received petitions alleging irregularities in the voting process, including discrepancies in voter rolls and improper conduct of the polls.
Under the order, the Election Commission will be tasked with re‑organising the elections for the affected wards, ensuring that the process meets the required legal and procedural standards.
The decision is expected to impact local governance in the affected areas, as elected representatives will be replaced following the fresh elections.
The court’s directive comes as part of a broader effort to uphold electoral integrity and restore public confidence in the democratic process.