Kapurthala

District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal visited the notice hearing locations in Kapurthala. This check was part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner checked how staff handle the documents citizens submit. He also talked with local people to learn about any problems they face during the checking process. Fairness and clarity are the main priorities for the administration.

Voter List Accuracy

Staff have been told to make sure every eligible voter gets the right support. The main aim is to build an accurate voter list without mistakes, while keeping the rights of all citizens safe. The administration asks the public to work with the staff to help keep the verification process easy and on time.

Kapurthala district will have 14 new polling booths after recent changes by Election Commission of India. This brings the total number of polling stations in the district from 791 to 805.

District Election Officer Akash Bansal said this change helps reduce crowding and makes voting easier. Stations that previously served more than 1,200 voters were adjusted by moving people or setting up new booths.

Polling station updates

Here is how the booths are divided across constituencies:

• Sultanpur Lodhi: 13 new booths added.
• Kapurthala: 1 new booth added.
• Bholath and Phagwara: No new booths, though Phagwara had some internal shifts.

If you need help, call the voter helpline at 1950 or the district office at 01822-233777.

Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the state government to provide all records from the July 8 Kapurthala Municipal Corporation mayoral election. This decision comes after reports of rule violations and claims that the voting lacked a proper majority.

MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh and 26 councillors filed the petition. They state they hold a 27-vote majority in the 51-member body. The group claims the election was illegal. They say the Municipal Commissioner declared a mayor without letting their faction vote or suggest candidates.

Details of the petition

Petitioners also claim that required videography of the event did not happen. This goes against past court orders and election rules.

The court is looking into these claims now. Petitioners want a new, clear election held under an independent observer. They also asked for an official inquiry into how the event was handled.

Kapurthala district will increase total polling stations from 791 to 805. This follows Election Commission rules for Special Intensive Revision campaign. District Election Officer Akash Bansal said this change helps make voting easier. No station will handle more than 1,200 voters.

Changes in Polling Booths

Some areas will see more changes than others. Sultanpur Lodhi constituency will get 13 new booths. Sultanpur Lodhi is the biggest change. Kapurthala constituency will add one new booth. Officials talked with political parties to keep the process clear.

For election help, call Voter Helpline at 1950 or district administration at 01822-233777.

Senior officials from Chief Electoral Office in Punjab are visiting fields to make sure Special Intensive Revision 2026 is accurate. This drive uses house-to-house counting to keep voter lists updated and inclusive.

Joint Chief Electoral Officers Gurinder Singh Sodhi and Navneet Kaur Bal, and Additional Chief Electoral Officer Amandeep Bansal, are monitoring the process. They visited districts like Malout, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Kapurthala, and SAS Nagar. These visits help supervise teams, fix problems, and make sure every eligible voter is registered.

Voter List Update

Election Commission asks all citizens to help Booth Level Officers during their visits. Giving correct info is very important for a clear and error-free voter list. You can check the official rules for the revision process here.