With Punjab elections due in February, intelligence agencies warn that the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group is planning a major disinformation campaign to incite communal tensions. Pressured by Pakistan’s ISI and facing global crackdowns, SFJ aims to exploit the already strained security environment in the border state.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging Punjab local body polls being conducted through ballot papers instead of EVMs, citing delay in approaching the court and refusing to disrupt the election process ahead of polling scheduled for May 26
As the State Election Commission had ordered on Tuesday re-polling at two polling booths of Mohali Municipal Corporation, the counting for this entire civic body will take place on Thursday.