Demand for clarification of the situation regarding the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election process : Jasbir Bunty
Demand for clarification of the situation regarding the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election process : Jasbir Bunty
Chandigarh 17 January ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Confusion has arisen regarding the election process for the upcoming Chandigarh Municipal Corporation elections, scheduled to be held on January 29, 2026. While administrative notifications and public statements mention voting by a show of hands, a letter issued by the Municipal Corporation Secretariat refers to one-by-one voting (individual voting).
The Honorable Governor had previously stated publicly that this time the municipal corporation elections would be conducted through a show of hands. The Chandigarh administration also conveyed the same information through the media. Furthermore, a formal notification has been issued through notification number MC/Secretary/2026/21 dated 13.01.2026 (Agenda Branch).
However, a letter recently issued by the Municipal Corporation Secretary's office appoints Ramnik Singh Bedi as the presiding officer and states that the election process will be conducted through one-by-one voting. The mention of two different procedures for the same election has created confusion among the elected members and public representatives.
Regarding this matter, Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty has urged the Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh to issue clear guidelines on the election process. He stated that it is essential to issue uniform and clear instructions regarding the election procedure to maintain the transparency and fairness of the democratic process.
They have urged the administration to clarify whether the municipal elections will be conducted by a show of hands, as per the issued notification, or through individual voting, in order to avoid any confusion or controversy.

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