Punjab Begins Statewide Voter Verification Drive
Punjab started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on June 25. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are visiting homes across the state to verify voter details. The drive aims to add every eligible voter and remove duplicate or incorrect entries from the electoral rolls.
Election officials have asked residents to cooperate with the verification teams. They have also advised people to keep their identity documents ready. The verification drive will continue for the next few weeks. It aims to improve the accuracy of the voter database before future elections.
Punjab Police Bust Organized Crime Network
Punjab Police arrested seven people during a major operation against organized crime. The accused include one Afghan national and one juvenile. Police also recovered sophisticated weapons, heroin, and suspected hawala money.
Officials said the operation is part of the state’s ongoing campaign against cross-border smuggling and organized crime. The investigation is still underway. Police are now trying to identify other members of the network and trace their financial links.
Political Row Over Viral Video Intensifies
The controversy over the alleged viral video of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann continued on Thursday. The Chief Minister denied appearing in the video. He also claimed that the footage had been manipulated.
Meanwhile, the BJP and Congress stepped up their attack on the state government. Both parties demanded accountability and a detailed investigation. As a result, the issue has become one of the biggest political stories in Punjab today.
Congress Holds Key Meeting on Punjab Strategy
Senior Congress leaders met in New Delhi to discuss the party’s strategy for Punjab. They also reviewed the party’s organisational structure in the state.
The discussions focused on strengthening the state leadership and preparing for future political challenges. Political observers believe the meeting could lead to important decisions in the coming days.
Rain Likely Across Punjab
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rainfall across several districts of Punjab over the next two days.
The weather is expected to bring relief from the recent heat and humidity. Farmers have been advised to follow local weather updates before carrying out fieldwork.
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