New Delhi, August 21
As many as 3.42 lakh members of the Sikh community are listed as voters for the elections to the prestigious Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC).
The elections will be held tomorrow and the counting is slated for August 25. The entire process of elections is to be completed by August 31. The body has a four-year term.
A 46-member body will be elected to run the affairs of gurdwaras, schools, colleges and hospitals. Polling will be conducted through ballot papers at 546 polling stations set up in government schools located in different parts of the city.
A keen fight is expected between candidates from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), former DSGMC president Manjeet Singh GK-led Jag Aasra Guru Ott (Jago) and Paramjeet Singh Sarna-led Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi). — TNS
Battle of ballot
312 candidates
180 represent different recognised parties
132 Independent candidates
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