Chandigarh: Punjab recorded a voter turnout of 19.1 per cent till 12 noon on Sunday in the ongoing Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, as per official data released by the authorities. Voting is underway across the state with polling proceeding smoothly at various booths.
Election officials said the polling process has remained peaceful so far, with no major incidents reported from any district. Adequate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure free and fair elections, while administrative teams continue to monitor the situation closely.
Voters are expected to turn up in larger numbers in the latter half of the day, particularly in rural areas, as polling continues until evening. The elections are seen as crucial for strengthening grassroots governance in the state.
