Chandigarh, June 15 (H.S.): Haryana is conducting general elections for the gram panchayats of Hansawas Khurd, Badhli, Muhammadpur Majra, and Faizabad in Charkhi Dadri and Jhajjar districts. Simultaneously, by-elections for vacant Panch, Sarpanch, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad positions across the state are taking place, prompted by vacancies due to death, resignation, or dismissal.

Election Commissioner Dhannpat Singh confirmed by-elections for 829 Panchs, 81 Sarpanchs, 17 Panchayat Samiti members, and 1 Zila Parishad member. Many candidates were elected unopposed. Elections for 56 Panchs, 61 Sarpanchs, 8 Panchayat Samiti members, and 1 Zila Parishad member will occur on June 15. Police have been deployed to ensure security at polling stations, especially in sensitive areas.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar