Punjab polls: Hope people will reject divisive forces, says former PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar

Our Correspondent

Raj Sadosh

Abohar, February 20

Former PPCC chief and Congress Campaign Committee Chairman Sunil Jakhar on Sunday cast his vote at the Government Primary School in his native village Panjkosi.

Jakhar 's nephew Sandeep is the fourth member of the Jakhar family who is contesting from Abohar Assembly seat as Congress candidate.

Speaking to the media at the polling station, Jakhar said people are expected to reject the divisive forces which are allegedly planning to harm the federal structure, heritage and communal harmony in Punjab.  

Meanwhile, polling in the first two hours was recorded at 6 per cent. Voters were found waiting for their turn at a few polling booths, while polling booths at the RSD Girls High School in Nai Abadi, which saw brisk turnout in the opening hours in the previous elections, wore a deserted look today till 10.30 am.

ASHA workers were deployed at polling stations to sensitise voters and provide them with masks and gloves.