Polling peaceful: General Observer
June 19, 2025 2:57 pm
General Observer Rajiv Kumar said he visited 44 booths, adding that polling was being done in a peaceful manner and no unruly scene was witnessed.
Lunchtime and evening surge expected in polling
June 19, 2025 1:18 pm
Till 11 am, 21.51 per cent of the eligible voters exercised their franchise. The polling percentage was just 8.50 till 9 am. A majority of the voters in the constituency belong to the middle class and they did not seem to be in a hurry to reach the polling stations. At many polling booths, candidates and supporters have arranged lunch and snacks, due to which many voters said they would go around lunch time to cast their vote. DC Himanshu Jain said, “We will get a clear picture around 1 pm as after that, till 3 pm, voter turnout may become a little less and then after 3 pm, it will again pick up as per trends,” he said. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/lunchtime-and-evening-surge-expected-in-ludhiana-west-polling/
ECI's auto service for specially abled & senior citizens
June 19, 2025 12:12 pm
In a citizen-friendly move aimed at ensuring inclusive participation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) provided vehicle assistance to senior citizens and persons with disabilities during the Ludhiana West bypoll held on Thursday. The initiative received widespread appreciation from the public, especially among elderly voters and individuals with mobility challenges who were able to cast their vote with dignity and ease.
Receiving a very positive response: SAD candidate Ghuman
June 19, 2025 11:05 am
Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Parupkar Singh Ghuman reaches GGN Public School to cast his vote. He said: “...I want to thank all those who have been voting at various booths since morning, because we are receiving a very positive response and it feels really good. It is very encouraging.” — PTI
Arrangements for safe mobile phone deposit
June 19, 2025 10:44 am
"In a first-of-its-kind initiative, all polling stations in Ludhiana West have made arrangements for safe mobile phone deposit aims to enhance the voter experience while at the same time upholding the secrecy of voting," read a post by Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, on X.
Do not consider today a holiday: CM Mann
June 19, 2025 10:35 am
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appealed to voters to cast their votes in the bypoll. "My appeal to the voters of Ludhiana West is that you must exercise your right to vote. You must fulfil your duty for the development and progress of your area. Do not consider today a holiday, definitely go and cast your vote," Mann said in a post on X in Punjabi.
Bypoll: Ludhiana Police seize ration vehicle amid allegations of vote buying
June 19, 2025 9:18 am
As part of efforts to ensure strict compliance with the Model Code of Conduct during the bye-election to the 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency, Ludhiana Police have seized a ration-laden vehicle and registered a case against its driver under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/bypoll-ludhiana-police-seize-ration-vehicle-amid-allegations-of-vote-buying/
Councillors visit all booths to ensure voters do not face problems
June 19, 2025 8:56 am
The councillors of respective areas visiting all the booths in the areas to ensure voters do not face any problem.
Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu votes
June 19, 2025 8:48 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A2B5WOxmGk
AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora and family vote
June 19, 2025 8:47 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgsCbXEPncg
First trends of polling percentage from 9:30 am onwards
June 19, 2025 8:38 am
The first trends of polling percentage will start coming from 9:30 am onwards.
SAD candidate Ghuman to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Nanaksar before voting
June 19, 2025 8:38 am
SAD candiadte Parupkar Singh Ghuman will pay obeisance at Gurdwara Nanaksar opposite GADVASU before casting his vote.
DC Himanshu Jain votes
June 19, 2025 8:35 am
Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain was also one of the early birds as far as voting was concerned.
SAD candidate Paropkar Singh Ghuman to cast his vote at 9 am
June 19, 2025 8:30 am
SAD candidate Paropkar Singh Ghuman to cast his vote at 9 am at GGN Public School, Prem Nagar.
BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta casts his vote
June 19, 2025 8:21 am
BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta went to Naurya Mal Jain school to cast his vote.