The announcement for the Punjab Zila Parishad Panchayat Polls Scheduled is expected soon. The State Election Commission (SEC) has completed all major preparations for the elections. The polls will cover 23 Zila Parishads and 154 Panchayat Samitis, making it a key political event for rural Punjab.
Sources said the SEC plans to hold the elections on December 14. The final notification may come any time. These polls are long overdue, and many villages want elected representatives to restart development work that has stalled for months.
Political parties have already begun strategy discussions. They want to focus on issues such as poor roads, pending panchayat funds, water supply problems, and support for farmers. Many potential candidates have started meeting voters in their villages to build early momentum.
The SEC has also instructed district officials to ensure peaceful voting. It aims to increase surveillance at sensitive polling stations. The Commission will deploy micro-observers in priority areas to strengthen transparency. Voter awareness drives will start next week to boost turnout across rural regions.
With the schedule almost final, Punjab now prepares for a crucial round of local body elections. The results will shape rural leadership and development priorities for the next five years.
