Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Punjab Local Body Election Counting Begins
The counting of votes for the Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections started today.
The elections were held on December 14, 2025, with a voter turnout of 48%.
Over 9,000 candidates from major parties like AAP, Congress, SAD, and BJP are contesting.
The elections are being held across 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis.
The counting is taking place under tight security arrangements.
Before the elections, Congress and SAD accused the ruling AAP of using government machinery to block opposition candidates from filing nominations.
Counting of votes for Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections began on December 17, 2025, under tight security arrangements.
Polling was held on December 14, 2025, with a voter turnout of 48% across 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis.
Over 9,000 candidates from major parties including AAP, Congress, SAD, and BJP contested in the elections.
Congress and SAD accused the ruling AAP of 'blatant electoral malpractices' and misuse of government machinery to block opposition candidates from filing nominations.
The elections are being held to elect representatives across 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis.
- Who
- Candidates from AAP, Congress, SAD, and BJP
- What
- Counting of votes for Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To elect representatives across 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis
- Election Type
- Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections
- Polling Date
- December 14, 2025
- Voter Turnout
- 48%
- Number of Candidates
- Over 9,000
- Zones for Zila Parishads
- 347 zones across 22 zila parishads
- Zones for Panchayat Samitis
- 2,838 zones across 153 panchayat samitis
- Contesting Parties
- AAP, Congress, SAD, BJP
Sources
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