Punjab House passes resolution against electoral irregularities
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution demanding an independent inquiry into alleged electoral irregularities and the functioning of the Election Commission of India. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of orchestrating 'vote loot' through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming it threatens the integrity of Indian democracy.
Why it matters
This move marks a significant escalation in the confrontation between opposition-led state governments and federal electoral institutions, raising critical questions about the transparency and credibility of India's electoral process ahead of future state elections.
Punjab House passes resolution against electoral irregularities left Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/uctyhs/article71617116.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261023192L.jpg ANI Chandigarh, Oct 23 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann speaks to the media over Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying AAP won't return to power in the state in 2027, in Chandigarh on Friday. (ANI Video Grab) Taking part in the discussion on the resolution on Day 2 of the Assembly session, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann blamed the BJP for alleged vote ‘loot’, terming it dangerous for democracy, and demanded the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls Chandigarh The Punjab Assembly on Friday (October 23, 2026) unanimously passed an official resolution seeking an independent inquiry into alleged electoral irregularities and the functioning of the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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