4 councils to go to polls on June 13

Chandigarh: The municipal councils of Dinanagar, Gurdaspur, Qadian and Sham Chaurasi will go to polls on June 13.As per the election schedule for the four councils announced by the State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, the counting of votes will take place the same day, immediately after the completion of the poll.The period for filing nomination papers will start from May 30 between 11 am and 3 pm in the office of the concerned Returning Officer designated for the purpose. The last date for filing nominations will be June 3 up to 3 pm. The scrutiny of the nomination papers will take place on June 4, and the date for withdrawal of nominations will be June 5 by 3 pm. The polling hours on June 13 will be from 8 am to 4 pm."With the announcement of the election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect in the jurisdiction of the Municipal Councils where the elections are going to be held. It will remain in force till the completion of the election process," said an official spokesperson of the SEC.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026