By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
NorthBridge TimesNorthBridge Times
  • Auto
    • Bikes
  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood
    • Celebrity
    • Hollywood
  • Events
  • Festival
    • Diwali
    • Holi
  • Sports
    • NBA
    • Basket Ball
    • Cricket
    • Hockey
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Technology
Search
© 2022 NorthBridge Times. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Election Commission issues guidelines to ensure prohibition during polls in Punjab
Share
Aa
NorthBridge TimesNorthBridge Times
Aa
Search
Follow US
© 2022 NorthBridge Times. All Rights Reserved.




Home – India

Election Commission issues guidelines to ensure prohibition during polls in Punjab
India

Election Commission issues guidelines to ensure prohibition during polls in Punjab

Saurav Khanduri
Saurav Khanduri Published February 2, 2017
Last updated: 2017/02/02 at 11:32 AM
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Election Commission issues guidelines: The Election Commission issued general guidelines on Wednesday to District Election officers to make sure the prohibition during the period of 48hours initiating from 5 pm on February 2 till 5 pm on February 4 for the peaceful conclusion of elections in Punjab to held on February 4.

Chief Electoral officer of Punjab V K Singh Said: “the guidelines have been issued in accordance with the provisions enacted in the section 126 Representation of peoples’ Act 1951”. As per the guidelines, the ongoing campaigning in all the 117assembly constituencies would come to an end just before 48 hours to polling date.

Election Commission issues guidelines to ensure prohibition during polls in Punjab

Election Commission issues guidelines: Outsiders will have to leave the constituency till voting, says Singh

All the political leaders, functionaries or party workers who are not registered voters of the area will have to leave the constituency during this period said, Singh. EC has issued necessary guidelines to the police and civil administration throughout the state to assure that outsiders who are not required must leave the area immediately.

EC has been briefed all the political parties on this to follow its directive, said Singh. It has also directed the election and police administration to keep a regular and close check on the community centres, guest houses and lodges to take out of the outsiders staying without any cause and could disrupt the elections process. He further said it also directed them to check identity cards of outsiders staying in the constituencies.

Election Commission issues guidelines to ensure prohibition during polls in Punjab

Only physical challenged, vehicles carrying an ailing and government officers leaving office are allowed to carry their vehicles

Singh announced that carrying out of the two wheelers would also be restricted 24 hours prior the polling date. The rules will not be applicable to the two-wheelers carrying an ailing, physically challenged or the officers/ employees who are discharging government duties added Singh.  The complete prohibition on broadcasting or propagating election-related material on TV, radio or newspapers has been imposed by the Election Commission. Advertisements on electronic media, except the bulk SMS, IVRS and social media are banned during the last 48 hours prior to voting

The complete prohibition on broadcasting or propagating election-related material on TV, radio or newspapers has been imposed by the Election Commission. Advertisements on electronic media, except the bulk SMS, IVRS and social media are banned during the last 48 hours prior to voting starting from 5 pm on February 2 till 5 pm on February 4.

You Might Also Like

Best Diwali Sandesh to Soldiers Greetings, Wishes, Messages to Indian Army

Diwali Crackers Harmful Effects: Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Give Up Bursting Crackers

Diwali Sizzle: Top Best Diwali Dresses To Try Out On This Festival Of Lights

iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro Series Released: Price, Specifications, and More

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2021 – 1230 Vacancies, Apply online, Process, & Eligibility

TAGGED: EC to impose prohibition, Election Commission guidelines, Election Commission issues guidelines, Election Commission issues prevention, Punjab assembly polls

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Saurav Khanduri February 2, 2017
Share this Article
Facebook TwitterEmail Print
Share
Previous Article National Institute of Open Schooling NIOS Class 10th Result 2017 to be announced @ www.nios.ac.in National Institute of Open Schooling NIOS Class 10th Result 2017 to be announced @ www.nios.ac.in
Next Article Ahead of the Launch at MWC 2017, Huawei P10 and P10 Plus Specifications and Price Leaked Online Ahead of the Launch at MWC 2017, Huawei P10 and P10 Plus Specifications and Price Leaked Online
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.




Latest News

Apple Current Worth is More Than Alphabet, Amazon and Meta Combined
Apple Current Worth is More Than Alphabet, Amazon and Meta Combined
Business Economy November 7, 2022
Stock Market: Asian Markets Looking Strong
Stock Market: Asian Markets Looking Strong
Economy Business November 7, 2022
Home Study Courses
Managing a Small Business: 5 Tips for Long Term Growth
Business May 7, 2022
Medical Supplies Can Protect You When You Work With Radiation
Which marketing techniques are likely to benefit your manufacturing business?
Business February 17, 2022

You Might also Like

Diwali Sandesh to Soldiers
IndiaFestival

Best Diwali Sandesh to Soldiers Greetings, Wishes, Messages to Indian Army

October 15, 2022
Diwali Crackers Harmful Effects
FestivalDiwaliIndia

Diwali Crackers Harmful Effects: Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Give Up Bursting Crackers

October 14, 2022
Best Diwali Dresses
EntertainmentFestivalIndia

Diwali Sizzle: Top Best Diwali Dresses To Try Out On This Festival Of Lights

October 14, 2022
iPhone 13 Pro launch
AppleIndiaMobile PhonesTechnologyWorld

iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro Series Released: Price, Specifications, and More

September 15, 2021

NBT

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
February 2023
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728  
« Jan    
NorthBridge TimesNorthBridge Times
Follow US

© 2015-2022 NorthBridge Times. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?