Number of polling stations rises to 19724 in Punjab

The Election Commission of India has accepted the recommendations of Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, for rationalization of Polling Stations in the State for ensuing Vidhan Sabha polls.

Giving this information, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Kusumjit Sidhu, said that after rationalization the number of polling stations has been raised to 19724 from the earlier no of 18817. She said that each political party is advised to contact concerned District Electoral Officer for details of Polling Stations in each district.