Ludhiana, June 20: Voting for the crucial Ludhiana West constituencyy by-election concluded peacefully on June 19 at 6 PM. Electronic voting Machines (EVMs) have been securely placed at Khalsa College for Women, where they are being monitored under three tier security including CCTV surveillance, police and CRPF deployement.
Security in Focus
The administration has ensured strict security, with personnel stationed at the main gate, within the college premises, and near the EVM strongroom. Political party representatives are also closely monitoring the site, while administrative oficers oversee the security and integrity of the stored machines.
Voter Turnout
Polling began at & AM across 194 booths, with the Election Commission reporting a 51.33% turnout by 7 PM. All major candidates expressed gratitude to the voters post-election.
Candidates and Political Stakes:
- Sanjeev Arora (AAP)
- Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress)– Former minister, MLA in 2012 and 2017
- Parupkar Singh Ghuman (SAD) – Advocate known for securing a death sentence in a high-profile case
- Jeevan Gupta (BJP) – Senior leader with RSS background
The result of this high stakes contest is expected to significantly impact the political dynamics in Punjab.