Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections schedule announced in Punjab as the State Election Commission confirmed the polling date for December 14, 2025. State Election Commissioner Kamal Chaudhary shared the details and explained how the Commission aims to ensure a smooth, secure, and transparent process. With this announcement, the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections schedule announced in Punjab marks the beginning of the final preparations for rural local body polls.
Chaudhary stated that the voting will take place between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM through ballot papers. A total of 1.36 crore voters will participate across the state. He also released the full timeline for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawal so candidates can plan their campaigns clearly and responsibly.
Candidates can file nominations from December 1 to 4, and scrutiny will take place on December 5. Withdrawals are allowed until 3 PM on December 6. Voting is scheduled for December 14, while counting will take place on December 17.
The Election Commission has focused on strong administrative preparations. Half of the seats are reserved for women, which encourages greater representation in grassroots governance. Moreover, nearly 50,000 police personnel will maintain law and order during the elections.
