Karnal, March 12 -- Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh announced that the counting of votes for municipal elections will begin at 8 am on Wednesday, with results declared the same day.

Voting took place on March 2 for mayor/president and ward members across municipal corporations, councils, and municipalities. Additionally, Panipat's municipal corporation elections were held on March 9.

To ensure smooth counting, strict security measures are in place. No electronic devices, including mobile phones, cameras, or laptops, will be allowed inside the counting centers. Police personnel will escort electronic voting machines (EVMs) from strong rooms to counting centres, and election observers will oversee the process.

The count...