Chandigarh, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted an extensive district-wise review of preparedness for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections on the second day of its comprehensive assessment of poll arrangements in the state.
The ECI delegation comprised Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma, Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash Yeturu, Director General (IT) Seema Khanna and Director General (Media) Ashish Goyal.
During the review, the delegation held detailed interactions with all 23 District Election Officers, Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police. Officials from the respective districts made presentations outlining the status of election preparedness and the arrangements being put in place for the upcoming polls.
The delegation emphasised strict compliance with the Election Commission’s instructions, transparency at every stage of the electoral process and the timely completion of all pre-election activities. It also stressed the need for robust enforcement measures to ensure that election-related guidelines are followed effectively.
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, assured the senior ECI officials that all election-related tasks would be carried out diligently, within the prescribed timelines and in strict accordance with the Commission’s instructions.
The CEO reiterated the state’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections across Punjab.
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