Aam Aadmi Party Appeals to Election Commission: Municipal Elections Should Not Be Held During Shaheedi Week
Shaheedi Week is deeply connected to the emotions of Punjab's people; the Election Commission should consider this before announcing dates – Aman Arora
City Air News
Dec 2, 2024 06:12
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Chandigarh, December 2, 2024: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appealed to the State Election Commission not to hold municipal elections during Shaheedi Week. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora stated that Shaheedi Week is a matter deeply connected to the emotions of the people of Punjab, and the Election Commission should take this into account before announcing the election dates.
Arora mentioned that the party has expressed its concerns on this matter to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state. Various political parties and religious organizations have also raised this issue. It is a matter of respecting the religious sentiments of the people, and AAP believes that elections should not be held during Shaheedi Week.
Arora said that the sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's younger sons, Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji, is not just significant for Sikhism but holds a vital place in the history of the entire nation. Their martyrdom is an inspiration for all of us. He added that at such a young age, the sacrifice they made for religion and society is unparalleled in the history of the world.
The Punjab President of AAP explained that during Shaheedi Week, there is an atmosphere of mourning throughout Punjab. Remembering the martyrdom of the younger Sahibzadas fills people with sadness. During this time, people even sleep on the ground despite the severe cold. No auspicious events or celebrations take place during this period. Therefore, the Election Commission should give special consideration to these aspects and respect the sentiments of the Sangat while deciding the election dates.
Arora further said that while there are strict orders from the High Court regarding municipal elections, which have left the Election Commission in a dilemma, the Commission must adhere to the court's directives and should consider the emotions of the people while setting the election dates.
