Archive · 18 Jun 2025
FIR Lodged Over Opinion Polls Ahead of Ludhiana Bypoll
The Punjab Police have filed a case against some online news channels.
These channels are accused of publishing opinion polls during the restricted period before the Ludhiana West bypoll.
The Election Commission of India has rules against such polls to ensure fair elections.
The Returning Officer complained that this publication could sway voters.
The election is happening on June 19.
The case is based on the Representation of the People Act 1951 and BNS 2023.
FIR filed against online news channels for publishing opinion polls.
The Returning Officer of Ludhiana West filed the complaint.
The Election Commission guidelines prohibit publishing opinion polls during the restricted period.
The FIR was registered under the Representation of the People Act 1951 and BNS 2023.
The bypoll for Ludhiana West is scheduled for June 19.
- Who
- Punjab Police and online news channels.
- What
- FIR filed against online news channels for publishing opinion polls.
- When
- Before the June 19 Ludhiana West bypoll.
- Where
- Ludhiana, Punjab
- Why
- For violating ECI guidelines on opinion polls.
- Event
- FIR against news channels
- Violation
- ECI guidelines on opinion polls
- Location
- Ludhiana West
- Election Date
- June 19
- Complaint By
- Returning Officer
- Relevant Law
- Representation of the People Act, 1951 & BNS, 2023
Sources
Ludhiana bypoll: Masks, other safety measures at all 194 polling stations for June 19
Sisodia leads the show on last day of campaign for Ludhiana bypoll; Kejriwal, CM Mann absent
Ludhiana West By-Poll Becomes Prestige Battle For Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab police file FIR over opinion polls ahead of Ludhiana bypoll, cite ECI violation by news channels