Ludhiana West bypoll: Campaign clearance via Suvidha portal.
Ludhiana: District election officer and deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain on Wednesday directed all political parties to apply for permission for poll-related activities, including rallies and meetings for the Ludhiana West byelection, exclusively through the
Election Commission
's 'Suvidha' portal.
In an official statement, the district administration described the Suvidha portal as a single-window system designed to streamline approvals for campaign events, vehicle use, loudspeakers and other election-related activities. Jain stressed that parties must strictly adhere to the model code of conduct and avoid any speeches or actions that incite hatred or communal tension. He warned against the use of religious places for campaign purposes and said the timing and venue of rallies must be communicated well in advance to avoid public inconvenience.
"The administration is fully committed to ensuring a free, fair and peaceful by-election," Jain said. "We urge all parties and candidates to cooperate with election officials and follow the law in letter and spirit."
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