Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Chandigarh Mayoral Polls Shift to Show of Hands Voting
The way Chandigarh chooses its mayor is changing!
Instead of secret votes, people will now raise their hands.
The Punjab Governor agreed to this.
This is happening because there were problems with the old way, and people want the process to be more open and honest.
Now, everyone can see how people vote, making things clearer and fairer.
This change is also expected to curb potential vote manipulation, promoting cleaner politics.
The Congress party is happy with this change.
Chandigarh mayoral elections will now use a show of hands instead of secret ballots.
The Punjab Governor approved the amendment to the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation regulations.
The change aims to improve transparency and accountability in elections.
The decision follows a controversial 2024 election with vote tampering allegations.
The amendment was proposed and passed by the Municipal Corporation House.
- Who
- Punjab Governor approved the amendment.
- What
- Chandigarh mayoral elections will be conducted by a show of hands.
- When
- Recently approved.
- Where
- Chandigarh.
- Why
- To enhance transparency and accountability in the election process.
- Change
- Show of hands voting
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Approval granted by
- Punjab Governor
- Previous method
- Secret ballot
- Purpose
- Increase transparency and accountability
