States » North » DIEPosted at: May 19 2019 8:15PM Sukhbir Badal thanks people of Punjab for voting in large numberChandigarh May 19 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday evening thanked the people of Punjab for turning out in large numbers to exercise their franchise. According to the Election Commission, estimated 59 per cent voter turnout was recorded. In a statement here, Badal said, "The incidents of violence and intimidation indulged in by our rivals marred what would have been a peaceful and dignified exercise of democracy." Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Sukhbir Badal thanks people of Punjab for voting in large number