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Politics
Punjab Adds 879 New Polling Stations After Rationalisation
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 01:34 PM
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The Punjab Election Commission has announced the addition of 879 polling stations across the state following a rationalisation exercise aimed at improving voter access.
The Punjab Election Commission (PEC) announced today that 879 new polling stations will be added to the state’s electoral map. The expansion follows a comprehensive rationalisation exercise that reviewed existing polling locations and identified gaps in voter coverage.
The new centres are spread across rural and semi‑urban areas where voters previously had to travel long distances to cast their ballots. PEC officials say the move will reduce travel time and help increase voter turnout in upcoming elections.
The rationalisation process involved coordination with local authorities, security agencies and community leaders to ensure that each new polling station meets the required infrastructure and security standards.
PEC has also highlighted that the addition will streamline electoral logistics, making it easier for election officials to manage voter lists and conduct polling efficiently.
The announcement comes as part of Punjab’s broader effort to modernise its electoral infrastructure ahead of the next state assembly elections.
The new centres are spread across rural and semi‑urban areas where voters previously had to travel long distances to cast their ballots. PEC officials say the move will reduce travel time and help increase voter turnout in upcoming elections.
The rationalisation process involved coordination with local authorities, security agencies and community leaders to ensure that each new polling station meets the required infrastructure and security standards.
PEC has also highlighted that the addition will streamline electoral logistics, making it easier for election officials to manage voter lists and conduct polling efficiently.
The announcement comes as part of Punjab’s broader effort to modernise its electoral infrastructure ahead of the next state assembly elections.