Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee goes to polls today

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