Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Election Rigging Allegations in Punjab
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) say the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) cheated in the Block Samiti and Zila Parishad elections.
They claim AAP used weapons, hurt workers, and changed votes.
SAD wants a judge to investigate and remove the State Election Commission (SEC).
They say the SEC helped AAP and didn't stop the cheating.
PPCC president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has asked the court to make sure the vote counting is recorded on video to prevent cheating.
They say this will make the process fair and stop people from lying in court.
The elections had a turnout of 48%, and there were many places where bad things happened, like Qazikot and Majitha.
SAD and Congress will talk to the Governor and fight in court to fix this.
SAD and Congress accuse AAP of rigging Block Samiti and Zila Parishad elections with SEC and Punjab Police collusion.
SAD demands a judicial probe into the SEC and its immediate removal.
SAD leaders claim AAP used arms, weapons, and attacked opposition workers in multiple locations.
Allegations include advance distribution of ballot papers, deletion of votes, and destruction of nomination papers.
PPCC president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring files a PIL demanding compulsory videography of the entire counting process to enhance accountability and deter malpractices.
- Who
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC)
- What
- Allegations of election rigging and demand for a judicial probe and compulsory videography of vote counting
- When
- During Block Samiti and Zila Parishad elections on December 14, with counting scheduled for December 17
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- SAD and Congress claim AAP stole elections with SEC and Punjab Police collusion, and to enhance accountability and deter malpractices
- Organization
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC)
- Accusation
- Election rigging by AAP
- Demand
- Judicial probe into SEC and compulsory videography of vote counting
- Injured Workers
- Multiple locations in Punjab
- Alleged Misconduct
- Use of arms, weapons, ballot paper tampering, and destruction of nomination papers
- SEC Commissioner
- Raj Kamal Chaudhary
- AAP Candidate
- Amarinder Singh Madofal
- Locations of Incidents
- Qazikot, Talwandi Dasondha Singh, Naushehra Majasingh, Kingra, Madhir, Babania, Dharamkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Rajpura, Majitha, Deon Khera
- Voter Turnout
- 48%
- Election Date
- December 14
- Counting Date
- December 17
Sources
SAD alleges large-scale rigging in Block Samiti, Zila Parishad polls, seeks judicial probe into SEC
Amid clashes, booth capturing, Punjab sees 48% turnout in rural elections
Punjab Cong chief files PIL seeking videography of vote counting in Zila Parishad polls
