Claims and objections regarding draft electoral roll can be filed till November 28
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, October 29-
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C has handed over the CDs of draft electoral roll (without photographs) to all the representatives of the recognized political parties of Punjab.
During the meeting at CEO Office, Sibin C said that, the total number of voters in Punjab till the publication of the draft voter lists on 29 October 2024 are 2,12,81,800. Out of which, male voters are 1,11,84,385, female voters are 1,00,96,664, third gender 751, NRI 1610, disabled voters 1,55,578 and service voters are 1,01,793.
He further informed that at present the total number of polling stations in Punjab are 24,446, out of which the number of urban polling stations is 8062 and the number of rural polling stations is 16,384. All the polling stations are facilitated with coverage of assured minimum amenities such as ramps, drinking water, lighting, chairs and toilets have been arranged for voters.
CEO stated that the date for filing claims and objections regarding the draft electoral roll is 28 November 2024. Meanwhile, sweep activities will also be conducted to increase voter awareness from October 29 to November 28, 2024.