No outsider can stay in Ludhiana district after end of campaign on Thursday (May 30) at 6 PM
Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney announced on Tuesday that individuals who are not registered voters in 14 specific assembly constituencies within the district, or are in any way involved in the elections or hold leadership positions in a political party, will not be permitted to stay within the district after 6 pm on May 30.
City Air News
May 28, 2024 02:23
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Ludhiana, May 28, 2024: Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney announced on Tuesday that individuals who are not registered voters in 14 specific assembly constituencies within the district, or are in any way involved in the elections or hold leadership positions in a political party, will not be permitted to stay within the district after 6 pm on May 30.
The 14 assembly constituencies of district are Ludhiana East, Ludhiana North, Ludhiana South, Ludhiana Central, Ludhiana West, Atam Nagar, Gill, Jagraon, Dakha (fall in Ludhiana Parliamentary constituency), as well as Khanna, Sahnewal, Samrala, Raikot, and Payal (fall in Fatehgarh Sahib Parliamentary constituency).
Sawhney emphasized that no accommodations within the district, such as hotels, hostels, guest houses, motels, inns, PG accommodations, or similar establishments, will be allowed to house individuals who are not registered voters of the district and are from another district or state. These restrictions will be in effect from 6 pm on May 30 until June 1, until the completion of the polling.
The District Election Officer has directed the Commissioner of Police, SSPs, assistant returning officers, and assistant excise and tax commissioner to ensure the implementation of these orders. They are responsible for ensuring that no accommodations within the district house outsiders and to monitor Kalyan Mandapams/marriage halls/community halls for any potential accommodations of such individuals. They have also been instructed to verify lodges/guest houses to track occupants and to establish check posts at the borders of the constituencies to monitor vehicle movements.
Sawhney also emphasized the importance of bringing these orders to the attention of all political parties, candidates, and agents. She reaffirmed the district administration's commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent polls, and urged the public to vote independently without any influence.
