Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Chaos at Rishi Apartment Welfare Poll Counting
There was a big argument at Rishi Apartment in Mohali during the counting of votes for their welfare association.
Some residents said the person in charge, Sukhdev Singh Patwari, was not being fair and was throwing away votes to help one side.
Out of 117 people who could vote, 97 did.
Two groups were competing for six positions, and in the end, both groups got three seats each.
The unhappy residents want a new election.
Chaos erupted during the counting of votes for the Rishi Apartment Welfare Association in Mohali.
Residents accused election observer Sukhdev Singh Patwari of conducting the election unfairly.
Out of 117 eligible voters, 97 cast their ballots, including NRIs who sent votes in sealed envelopes.
Two panels contested six posts, resulting in an even split of three seats each.
The defeated panel demanded a re-election due to allegations of one-sided conduct and vote rejection.
- Who
- Residents of Rishi Apartment Welfare Association and election observer Sukhdev Singh Patwari
- What
- Chaos and allegations of unfair election practices during poll counting
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Rishi Apartment Welfare Association, Sector 70, Mohali
- Why
- Accusations of one-sided election conduct and deliberate vote rejection
- Location
- Rishi Apartment Welfare Association, Sector 70, Mohali
- Date
- Sunday
- Total Eligible Voters
- 117
- Votes Cast
- 97
- Contested Posts
- 6
- Final Tally
- 3 seats each for both panels
- Accusation
- Allegations of one-sided election conduct and vote rejection