Campaigning for the civic bodies election in Amritsar district came to an end on Wednesday, as political parties made last-ditch efforts to woo voters. The polling is scheduled to take place on Sunday, with results to be declared on the same day.
Final Push by Parties
In the final hours of campaigning, candidates from major parties held rallies and door-to-door campaigns to connect with voters. The ruling party focused on its development agenda, while the opposition highlighted issues of corruption and mismanagement.
Key Issues
Key issues in the election include sanitation, water supply, road infrastructure, and solid waste management. Voters expressed their concerns about the lack of basic amenities in several wards.
The election is seen as a litmus test for the ruling party ahead of the next state assembly elections. A total of 1.2 million voters are eligible to cast their votes across 60 wards in the municipal corporation and 15 wards in the nagar councils.
Security Arrangements
Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the polling day, with police personnel deployed at all polling stations. The administration has also set up control rooms to monitor the election process.
Campaigning ended at 5 pm on Wednesday, as per the Election Commission's guidelines. Candidates and parties are now barred from any election-related activities until the polling concludes.
