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PUNJAB RELEASES RS 140.25 CR UNDER SBMG FOR LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN 2950 VILLAGES OF STATE: JIMPA

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IEP Chandigarh, June 16     

     Taking another step towards achieving the goal of transforming villages and making the state ‘Rangla Punjab’, Punjab Government has disbursed total Rs. 140.25 crore to Water Supply and Sanitation Department to manage liquid waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBMG). Out of this amount, Rs.103 crore  have been released by the government led by Bhagwant Mann. This amount will be spent in 2950 villages of Punjab.          Divulging the detail, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shankar Jimpa said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has released Rs. 140.25 crore for the management of waste water in the villages so that the disposal of waste water and other liquid waste can be handled effectively. He said that 2950 villages of 23 districts are being covered with this amount so that sanitation and waste water can be managed effectively in the villages.          He said that Rs. 11.84 crore released for 288 villages of Amritsar district, Rs. 8.66 cr for 89 for villages of Barnala, Rs. 10.50 cr for 226 villages of Bathinda, Rs. 5.28 cr for 35 villages of Faridkot and 42 villages of Fatehgarh Sahib got Rs. 1.27 cr.          Similarly, Rs 6.49 crore disbursed to 57 villages of Fazilka, Rs 1.22 cr to 44 villages of Ferozepur, Rs 10.32 cr to 604 villages of Gurdaspur, Rs 2.83 cr to 89 villages of Hoshiarpur, Rs 3.80 cr to 107 villages of Jalandhar, Rs. 1.58 cr to 73 villages of Kapurthala and Rs. 8.63 crores to 196 villages of Ludhiana.          Jimpa said that 78 villages of Malerkotla received Rs 3.12 crore, Rs. 9.97 cr for 126 villages of Mansa, Rs 12.11 cr for 99 villages of Moga, Rs. 2.20 for 71 villages of Mohali, Rs 8.84 crore for 40 villages of Muktsar, Rs. 75.63 lakhs for 44 villages of Nawanshahr, Rs. 2.38 cr for 75 villages of Pathankot, Rs. 4.44 cr for 149 villages of Patiala, Rs. 1.63 cr to 81 villages of Ropar, Rs. 9.59 cr for 139 villages of Sangrur and Rs. 12.71 crores have been given to 215 villages of Tarn Taran.          He further said that the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is making great efforts for the overall development of villages and is paying special attention to the supply of clean drinking water as well as the management of liquid and solid waste so that the state villages can be made model villages.  

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PGIMER conducts its 3rd simultaneous Liver Kidney Transplant 

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“Since our son, all of 19, met with the fatal accident on 10th June, we were at his bedside praying for a miracle to happen. But who could have imagined that our dear son was to be the miracle? He became a miracle to all those who got another chance at life because of my son’s organ donation,” stated the grief-stricken but brave-heart father, who wanted to keep his identity anonymous due to his personal sentiments, as he was being handed over the mortal remains of his deceased son at the mortuary at PGIMER.  As a result of the incredible decision taken in their darkest hour, the donor family from Punjab gave a new lease of life to three terminally ill organ failure patients with the transplantation of heart to a matching recipient admitted in a hospital in New Delhi. The second recipient turned out lucky to get the renal transplant and the third recipient was given a fresh lease of life with Simultaneous Liver and Kidney transplant, this being the 3rd   Simultaneous Liver Kidney Transplant by PGIMER. Prof. Vivek Lal Director PGIMER, while paying rich tributes to the donor family, stated, “Life after death” merely sounds unrealistic until the organ donation gave it a meaning. Cadaver organ donation is the epitome of magnanimity considering the donor family’s act of courage and generosity to put their own grief aside and make a difference in the lives of others. This noble act of the family is praiseworthy and should motivate others.” The heart-wrenching and tragic death of a young donor from Punjab is beyond comprehension and extremely difficult to reconcile with. It was on 10th June, when, the two-wheeler driven by the donor skidded and the donor lost balance, his head hitting against the road, leaving him with grievous head injuries. Immediately, the critically injured youth was rushed to a local hospital and then shifted to PGIMER but all the efforts proved futile and the donor could not be revived and subsequently was declared brain dead on 13th June here in PGIMER.   After the declaration by the brain death certification committee, the transplant coordinators at PGIMER approached the donor’s father to request if he could consider organ donation.  Expressing his sentiments, the distressed father said, “We did not know anything about organ donation. But once we understood that our decision can help saving many lives, we decided to go ahead. The only thought in our minds was that our decision may turn lucky for someone else and they get more time to spend with their dear one.” Following the father’s consent, the heart, both kidneys and liver were harvested from the deceased. Once the donor organs became available, everyone swiftly got into action. As the cross-matching indicated no matching recipient for the heart in PGIMER, immediately ROTTO (North) got in touch with other transplant hospitals to explore options for matching recipients, and finally, the heart was allocated for a 55-year-old male matching recipient with refractory heart failure admitted in a private hospital in New Delhi with the intervention of NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation).”Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER & Nodal Officer ROTTO (North) further elaborated, “To ensure safe and speedy transport of the harvested heart, a Green Corridor was created in conjunction with the retrieval timings from PGIMER to Technical AirPort Chandigarh for the transportation of retrieved heart for the onward flight to Delhi at around 12.55 pm on 14th June.” At PGIMER, the retrieved liver and one kidney of the donor were transplanted simultaneously to another 55-year-old male patient suffering from simultaneous kidney and liver failure and was able to sustain his life with support dialysis. The second retrieved kidney was successfully transplanted to a 50-year-old male renal failure patient here in PGIMER.  With this, the exemplary courage and magnanimity of the donor family gave the greatest gift anyone can give – the ‘gift of life’ to 3 terminally ill organ failure patients, one admitted to Delhi hospital and two here in PGIMER.

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425 volunteers donated blood at PGI on World Blood Donor Day

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As many as 425 volunteers donated blood at blood donation camp organized by the department of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, on World Blood Donor Day. The theme of this year World Blood Donor Day is “Give blood, Give plasma, share life, shareoften” has been released by the WHO this year, said the PGIMER official in the Statement. He further said that World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year by people around the world on June 14 as per World Health assembly resolution of 2005, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner (14 th June, 1868), who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the ABOblood group system. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life saving gifts of blood andalso to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure that all individuals andcommunities have access to affordable and timely supplies of safe and quality assured blood andblood products.The theme of this year World Blood Donor Day is “Give blood, Give plasma, share life, shareoften” has been released by the WHO this year.As part of Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsava 2023 of the National Blood Transfusion Council(NBTC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India that Healthy Donors areencouraged to continue donating blood.On this occasion, Sh. Banwari Lal Purohit, Hon`ble Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT,Chandigarh inaugurated Blood Donation Camp at the Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarhconducted by the of Department of Transfusion Medicine and called upon the residents of tricityon the All India Radio to come forward for this noble cause and save precious lives.Prof. N.K. Panda, Dean (Academic), PGIMER, Chandigarh inaugurated the Blood DonationCamp at the Blood Donation Centre PGIMER, Chandigarh in collaboration with ThalassemiaCharitable Trust (TCT), PGIMER, Chandigarh. He also motivated the blood donors to becomeregular blood donors, and make blood donation a “habit”, as this will encourage develop aculture of voluntary blood donation in the country. The other dignitaries who graced the occasionwere Prof. Sadhna Lal and Prof. Pankaj Malhotra. Volunteer blood donors and family/friendBlood donors from all walks of life also came to donate blood at the Blood Donation Centre ofthe PGI on this occasion like every year.The department of Transfusion Medicine also organized Blood Donation Camp at BridgeMarket, Sector-17, Chandigarh in collaboration with Shree Shiv Kanwar Mahasangh CharitableTrust, Panchkula which was inaugurated by Sh. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor,Chandigarh University, Gharuan and Sh. R.C. Sobti, former Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University.As a special motivational campaign, the postmen of UT, Chandigarh pinned up the speciallymade badges while delivering the post items in the respective post office zones in order tomotivate blood donors.During the campaign about 425 volunteers donated blood to celebrate the occasion.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Gadkari accedes to CM’s demand, assures to complete work on Jalandhar Hoshiarpur road and Adampur flyover

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IEP New Delhi, June 14

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday impressed upon the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari to intervene for completing the work on Jalandhar Hoshiarpur road especially the Adampur flyover.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar Sushil Kumar Rinku, called on Nitin Gadkari here at his residence.

The Chief Minister apprised Gadkari about the project that had been hanging in fire since long. He said that this has resulted in lot of inconvenience to the people due to which it must be completed at the earliest. Acceding to the demand the Union Minister assured Bhagwant Mann that the project will be completed very soon and he will be personally monitoring the pace of work.

The Chief Minister and Gadkari also reviewed the construction of Delhi Katra expressway. Both the leaders agreed on expediting the work on this project which will be a big boost for the economy of the state. They also said that this highway will facilitate the pilgrims going to pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine apart from giving boost to economic activity in the region.

The Chief Minister also apprised Gadkari that the state government is soon going to form Road Security Force in the state to check causalities due to road accidents. He said that this dedicated force will help in checking road accidents thereby saving precious lives in the state. Union Minister welcomed the idea of Bhagwant Mann and said this unique of the box idea will help in checking deaths due to road accidents.

The Chief Minister also flagged the issue of high handedness by the National Highway Toll Plazas and said that they must be controlled in larger public interest. He urged the Union Minister that public interest must be given paramount importance and the toll plazas must not be given a free hand to charge any amount from public. Bhagwant Mann said that it is the need of hour to ensure that the open loot of public money is checked.

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CM bats for inclusion of Mohali in Smart city project

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IEP New Delhi, June 15

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today impressed upon Union Housing and Development Minister Hardeep Puri to include SAS Nagar (Mohali) in the Smart city project for its inclusive development.

The Chief Minister, who called on Hardeep Puri here at his office today, underscored the need to develop Mohali as Smart City. He apprised the Union Minister that Mohali is part of tri city comprising Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula due to which this city holds immense significance. Bhagwant Mann also said that most of the departments of the state government have their head offices in this city due to which it is imperative to give further fillip to its growth.

The Chief Minister said that it is the need of hour to include this city in the Smart City Project for further holistic and planned growth. He said that Mohali and its adjoining municipal committees like Zirakpur, Kharar, Derabassi and Kurali have witnessed immense growth with the international airport/ presence of educational institutes/ townships and industries. Bhagwant Mann said that the area needs special funding to support planned growth and infrastructure development.

Flagging another issue, the Chief Minister requested the restoration of same ratio of funds under AMRUT 2.0 as was earlier in AMRUT 1. He said that under AMRUT 1.0. Centre and State share was 50:50 for towns in one lac to 10 lac population category whereas under AMRUT 2.0, the Centre and State Share has been revised to 33:67 for the towns under the same population category adding that for million-plus cities like Ludhiana and Amritsar, the ratio was 33:67(Centre and State share) and under AMRUT 2.0, it is 75:25. Bhagwant Mann said that as these towns are rapidly expanding so they need continuous infrastructure development for which old share ratio must be restored.

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Sukhbir Badal is ‘Frustrated’ with the kind of love Punjab has showered on Me : Bhagwant Mann

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IEP Chandigarh, June 15:

 Taking strong exception over unparliamentary remark by former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal against him, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that baffled over growing public support to him, the SAD Chief has lost his mental balance. In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister categorically said that these rejected leaders, who have been ousted by the people, don’t have any moral right to say anything. He said that these leaders had treated Punjab as their fiefdom and plundered the state mercilessly. Bhagwant Mann said that irked over this the wise people of state had elected their own government by trouncing these leaders badly. However, the Chief Minister said that now these leaders are not able to digest that the government of common man is working tirelessly to serve the state and its people. He said that frustrated over this these leaders have started hitting below the belt by using such foul language. Bhagwant Mann said that these leaders will be will be paid back in the same coin by the people of state who be certainly teach them a lesson. The Chief Minister said that it’s ok that he was insane but atleast  he was not plundering the public wealth as Sukhbir and his coterie had done during their heydays. He said that these people are stooping too low in the public life but people will certainly give them a befitting answer in coming times. Bhagwant Mann said that these people had committed unpardonable sins against Punjab and its people adding that they will never be forgiven for them by people of state.

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PADDY SOWING IN SEVEN DISTRICTS TO START FROM JUNE 16 IN PUNJAB

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IEP Chandigarh, June 15   

        Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is fully prepared for providing uninterrupted power to the farmers for ensuring smooth and hassle free sowing of paddy crop across the state.  In a statement issued here on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that like previous year, the state government has decided to commence the sowing of paddy across the state in a phased manner. He said that the paddy sowing has commenced from June 10 in someparts of state whereas remaining parts will be cover on June 16, 19 and 21. Bhagwant Mann said that the state has been divided in four zones to implement this sowing mechanism in an effective manner. The Chief Minister said that in the first phase transplantation in the areas beyond the fence across international border started from June 10. He said that from tomorrow viz June 16 uninterrupted power will be ensured in the second phase to seven districts viz. Ferozepur, Faridkot, Pathankot, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, SBS Nagar and Tarn Taran. Bhagwant Mann said that in third phase paddy transplantation will be ensured from June 19 in seven districts including Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Fazilka, Bathinda and Amritsar whereas in remaining nine districts of Patiala, Jalandhar, Moga, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Hoshiarpur, Sangrur, Malerkotla, Barnala and Mansa paddy transplantation will commence from June 21. Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to ensure uninterrupted power to the farmers during the paddy season, the Chief Minister said that a minimum eight hours of regular power supply will be ensured by all means. He said that elaborate arrangements have been made in this regard and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann said that like previous year the farmers will get regular supply of water during the paddy season adding that the state government is having surplus coal stock with it to supply power to farmers.

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3176 challans were issued for lane driving and 258 for under age driving, total 3434 challans were issued in Hry: Anil Vij

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IEP Chandigarh, June 15

Haryana Home Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the Haryana Traffic Police launched a special campaign on ‘Lane Driving’ and ‘Under Age Driving’ from June 5 to June 12, 2023 and during this period 3176 challans of lane driving and 258 challans for under age driving have been issued.  He said that a total of 3434 challans were issued during this campaign.        Giving district-wise information about ‘Lane Driving’ and ‘Under Age Driving’ campaign in this regard, Sh. Vij said that a total of 653 challans were issued in Ambala district, out of which 609 were challans for lane driving and 44 for under age driving.  A total of 137 challans were issued in Sirsa district, out of which 123 challans were issued for lane driving and 14 for under age driving.  There were a total of 17 challans in Kurukshetra district, out of which 11 were challans for lane driving and 6 for under age driving.  A total of 236 challans were issued in Mewat district, out of which 234 were issued for lane driving and 2 for under age driving.        He said that a total of 43 challans were issued in Rohtak district, out of which 40 challans for lane driving and 3 for under age driving.  A total of 59 challans were issued in Karnal district, out of which 2 were for lane driving and 57 for under age driving. Likewise, 61 challans were issued for lane driving in Hisar district.        Sh. Vij said that a total of 135 challans were issued in Yamuna Nagar district, out of which 120 challans were issued for lane driving and 15 for underage driving. A total of 331 challans were issued in Panipat district, out of which 322 were challaned for lane driving and 9 for under age driving.  A total of 168 challans were issued in Jhajjar district, out of which 164 were for lane driving and 4 for under-age driving.        He informed that a total of 175 challans were issued in Gurugram district, out of which 160 were issued for lane driving and 15 for under-age driving.  A total of 90 challans were done in Sonipat district, out of which 75 were challans for lane driving and 15 for under age driving.  A total of 684 challans were issued in Faridabad district, out of which 646 were issued for lane driving and 38 for under-age driving.        The Home Minister said that a total of 37 challans were issued in Bhiwani district, out of which 36 were challaned for lane driving and 1 for under age driving.  Similarly, 122 challans were issued for lane driving in Panchkula district.  A total of 83 challans were issued in Charkhi Dadri district, out of which 74 were issued for lane driving and 9 for under age driving.  A total of 143 challans were issued in Narnaul district, out of which 138 challans were issued for lane driving and 5 for under age driving.  A total of 95 challans were issued in Rewari district, out of which 94 were challaned for lane driving and 1 for under age driving.        He said that a total of 32 challans were issued in Jind district, out of which 29 were issued for lane driving and 3 for under-age driving.  A total of 12 challans were issued in Hansi district, out of which 8 for lane driving and 4 for under age driving were issued.  A total of 96 challans were issued in Kaithal district, out of which 86 were for lane driving and 10 for under age driving.  A total of 24 challans were issued in Fatehabad district, out of which 21 were issued for lane driving and 3 for under-age driving, while only 1 challan was issued for lane driving in Palwal.        Sh. Vij appealed to the people of the state that by violating the traffic rules, not only the person puts his life in danger, but also the lives of other citizens are also at risk and this creates problems for other people as well.  He said that violation of traffic rules increases the chances of road accidents and other problems arise due to traffic jam also.  So, all the citizens must follow the traffic rules and parents should allow their children to drive according to the rules so that we can contribute to the establishment of a civilized society by following the traffic rules

Chandigarh, Haryana

Mera Pani- Meri Virasat scheme implemented in Hry

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IEP Chandigarh, June 15

Concerned about water conservation for future generation, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal gave the concept of ‘Mera Pani-Meri Virasat’ scheme which garnered appreciation at different forums. Under the scheme, the Chief Minister aimed to motivate the farmers to switch to other alternative crops in paddy-dominated districts and interacted with the farmers of all the 10 paddy-dominated districts of the state.Consequently, the farmers on 1.5 lakh acres of land adopted other crops instead of paddy and for this, they are being given financial assistance at the rate of Rs 7,000 per acre. In the year 2023-24, a target has been set of bringing 2 lakh acres of area under other crops in place of paddy. Apart from this, now the farmers are also moving towards direct-seeded rice (DSR), which will save water.Meanwhile, the Chief Minister recently launched the Biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25). The total water availability in the state is 20,93,598 crore litres, while the total water demand is 34,96,276 crore litres, leaving a water gap of 14 lakh crore litres. This action plan aims to bridge this gap for the next two years.Also, a two-day ‘Water Conclave’ was organized recently in Panchkula in the direction of water conservation, in which administrative secretaries and experts working on water conservation from India and abroad participated. The main objective of the conclave was to discuss an integrated water resource management strategy and approach in the wake of depleting groundwater levels.Based on their inputs, the Biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25) was formulated. Three committees have been constituted for the implementation of the scheme. The Chief Minister is the chairman of the first state-level committee, while the second committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary and the third district-level committee by the concerned Deputy Commissioner.Initiative to complete project of Kishau, Lakhwar and Renuka damsThe Chief Minister has taken the initiative to complete the projects of Kishau, Lakhwar and Renuka dams for water conservation which have been pending for many years. For this, on the request made by Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal to the Central Government, the Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan came on one platform and signed mutual agreements. Kishau was declared a multipurpose (national) project. As the Finance Minister, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has made a provision of Rs 6,598 crore in the budget for the irrigation and water resources sector.Awaiting Apex Court’s next decision on SYL, considering to bring water through Himachal PradeshThe Chief Minister says that the Supreme Court has given a decision on the SYL in the favour of Haryana and hopes that this issue gets resolved soon. For this, the decision of the Supreme Court is awaited. However, an alternative proposal to bring it through Himachal is being under consideration.The blueprint of the plan has been sent to Himachal Pradesh. The irrigation department (including MICADA), Public Health Engineering Department, Panchayat Department, Pond Authority, Public Works Department, Urban Local Bodies, Forest, Education and other departments will also cooperate in water resources works, in a bid to make the ‘Save Water’ campaign successful.  

Chandigarh, Haryana

Election Programme announced for bye-elections in Haryana’s Panchayati Raj Institutions

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IEP Chandigarh, June 15

 Haryana State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh today announced the election programme for conducting bye-elections to fill vacant seats in various positions within the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads. The polling will be held on July 9, 2023, between 7 am and 6 pm on a total of 1983 seats including 1958 of panches, 18 sarpanches, 5 members of Panchayat Samitis, and 2 members of Zila Parishads.Giving details of the programme during a press conference here, Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that the Deputy Commissioner-cum- District Election Officer (Panchayat) would publish notice on June 15, 2023, nomination papers would be presented from June 21 to 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. The list of nominations papers received would be pasted and affidavit or declaration would be furnished by the candidates from June 21 to 26 except Sunday.He said that the nomination papers would be scrutinized on June 27 from 10 am onwards. The last date for withdrawal of candidature by a candidate is June 28 2023 upto 3 pm. The symbols would be allotted on same day that is June 28 after 3 pm. The list of contesting candidates would be pasted on June 28. The counting of votes would be done, immediately after the close of poll and in case of repoll, the Commission might change the date and time of counting of votes, he added.He said that Model Code of Conduct would come into force from June 15, 2023 in respect of Panchayati Raj Institutions where poll is to be held on July 9. No officer/official connected with the election work in these institutions would be transferred from his/her place of posting till the completion of the election process.He also said that NOTA (None of the above) option would be used in the elections, so that voters who come to the polling stations and decide not to vote for any candidate in fray, are able to exercise their right not to vote with maintaining their right of secrecy.The elections for Member Zila Parishad will take place in Faridabad and Hisar districts. Elections for Member Panchayat Samiti will be held in Charkhi Dadri, Hisar, Kaithal, Rewari and Yamunanagar districts. Sarpanch elections will be conducted in all districts except Ambala, Dadri, Faridabad, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Kaithal, Nuh, Panipat, Rohtak, and Sirsa. Panch elections will be held in all districts.The State Election Commissioner appealed to voters to actively participate in the elections and choose their representatives without any bias of caste or religion, and without fear or favor, to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level.Secretary of the State Election Commission, Dr. Inderjeet Singh, and other officers were present.