Chandigarh, May 8 -- As Punjab gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated for June 1, the electoral machinery was set in motion by the 2005-batch IAS officer Sibin C on Tuesday. Initiating the process with the issuance of notifications and the commencement of nomination filings, Sibin C, in an exclusive conversation with The Pioneer , delved into the comprehensive preparations undertaken to ensure a seamless and transparent electoral exercise.
Despite grappling with formidable challenges such as scorching temperatures and the imperative of maintaining law and order amidst the backdrop of ongoing farmers' protests, the Chief Electoral Officer remains resolute in his commitment to conduct the elections with utmost fairness and tran...