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Minister Harpal Cheema writes to State Election Commission, demands probe into auction of Sarpanch posts
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, October 1, 2024: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has written to the State Election Commission over the auction in Sarpanch posts.As per a news report, an auction for the post of Sarpanch in a Gurdaspur village saw one of the bidders offering Rs 2 crore for the position.
In the letter to SEC, Harpal Cheema demanded immediate action and investigation into such auctions.
"We draw to your attention to media reports highlighting the illicit auction taking place for the posts of Sarpanch. This unethical practice undermines the democratic process and compromises the integrity of the elections," stated Harpal Cheema in the letter.
Cheema has further urged to deploy adequate security personnel to prevent polling booth capture or voter intimidation.The Panchayat election is scheduled in Punjab on October 15.