Devinder Singh Kalyan

18 Apr

Haryana Election Commission enforces Property Defacement Act for 2026 civic polls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDevinder Singh Kalyan, Haryana Election Commission, Haryana Municipal Elections 2026, Model Code of Conduct, Property Defacement Act 1989

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commissioner, Devinder Singh Kalyan, has issued a strict directive to enforce the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989, in light of the upcoming municipal and Panchayati Raj by-elections. Following the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct on April 13, 2026, the Commission has observed unauthorized posters, banners, and wall writings on public and private properties. Commissioner Kalyan emphasized that such activities not only violate the law but also mar the aesthetic appeal of the state during the election period. Under Sections 3 and 3-A of the Act, defacing any property…

13 Apr

Haryana Announces Civic Poll Schedule, Voting on May 10; MCC Comes Into Force

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDevinder Singh Kalyan, Haryana elections 2026, municipal polls Haryana, Panchayati Raj elections

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The Haryana State Election Commission has announced the schedule for Municipal and Panchayati Raj elections across the state, with polling slated for May 10. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into immediate effect in all areas going to polls.State Election Commissioner Devinder Singh Kalyan said the elections will cover major urban local bodies as well as rural institutions, alongside by-elections for 528 vacant posts.General elections will be conducted for Mayors and Councillors in Municipal Corporations of Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat. Polls will also be held for the President and ward members in the Rewari Municipal…