Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Punjab BJP seeks Governor's intervention in ward delimitation
The Punjab BJP delegation met the Governor to express their concerns about the ongoing ward delimitation process.
They believe the process is being done too quickly and without proper rules.
They also think the population numbers used might not be correct.
The delegation wants the Governor to make sure the state government follows the rules and stops the delimitation process until it is done properly.
They are worried about how areas are being grouped together and how reservations are being assigned.
Punjab BJP delegation met Governor Kataria to seek intervention in ward delimitation.
Alleged violations include undue haste, lack of transparency, and violation of statutory rules.
Concerns raised about misuse of reservation norms and unexplained decline in population figures.
Delegation highlighted the need to adhere to Census notifications mandating freezing of ward boundaries.
Requested Governor to summon records and direct state government to follow constitutional norms.
- Who
- Punjab BJP delegation led by Ashwani Sharma
- What
- Seeking Governor's intervention in ward delimitation
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- Alleging arbitrary, hasty, and illegal ward delimitation by AAP government
- Delegation Leader
- Ashwani Sharma
- Governor
- Gulab Chand Kataria
- Issue
- Ward delimitation
- Alleged Violations
- Undue haste, lack of transparency, violation of statutory rules and constitutional principles
- Concerns Raised
- Gross violations of continuity and contiguity, misuse of reservation norms, unexplained decline in population figures
- Delegation Members
- Manoranjan Kalia, Shwait Malik, Som Prakash, Subhash Sharma
- Census Notifications
- Mandate freezing of municipal and ward boundaries during census operations