Moga, ( Manjeet singh) – Today was the last day for filing nominations for the upcoming Panchayat elections. Election Observer and Director of Finance and Accounts , Muhammad Tayyab, visited Moga district to oversee the issuance of NOCs (No Objection Certificates) and the nomination process.<\/p>\n
Present on the occasion were Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer, Vishesh Sarangal, Additional Deputy Commissioner cum Additional District Election Officer, Jagwinderjit Singh Grewal, and other election officials.<\/p>\n
Muhammad Tayyab personally reviewed the NOC issuance process and scrutinized the records at Block Development and Panchayat Office, Baghapurana. He also interacted with prospective candidates.<\/p>\n
People praised the Moga administration’s arrangements for issuing NOCs and filing nominations. People stated that they came to file nominations today, obtained NOCs, and then submitted their nominations.<\/p>\n
The nomination filing process in Moga district concluded peacefully.<\/p>\n
Expressing satisfaction with the arrangements, Election Observer Muhammad Tayyab said that Moga district has 340 Sarpanches and 2486 Panches to be elected. Elaborate arrangements have been made.<\/p>\n
Tayyab stated that the Election Commission has ensured all preparations for free, fair, and peaceful elections across the state.<\/p>\n
He added that scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on October 5, 2024 (Saturday). The last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 7, 2024 (Monday) till 3:00 PM. Voting will take place on October 15, 2024 (Tuesday) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM through ballot boxes. Counting of votes will be done on the same day at the polling stations after polling concludes.<\/p>\n
Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal briefed the Election Observer on the preparations, stating that the district administration is committed to conducting transparent, fear-free, and peaceful elections.<\/p>\n