Chandigarh, May 7 -- In a bold move echoing the growing tensions in Punjab's political arena, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C on Monday stepped into action following explosive allegations from the state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The saffron party, amidst the backdrop of farmer protests and campaign woes, accused the opposing parties of orchestrating a systematic campaign to stifle their candidates' electoral efforts. Taking strong note, Punjab CEO Sibin C swiftly demanded answers from the state Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav in response to BJP's grave allegations, signaling a potential showdown in the run-up to the polls.

A delegation of Punjab BJP, led by its president Sunil Jakhar, expressed apprehe...