As Punjab gears up for the upcoming rehearsals, pre-poll, and panchayat elections, the District Election Officer has declared holiday for over 20 schools in Ludhiana today, October 11, 2024 and October 14 and 15, 2024. The schools will be used as training centres, while online classes have been advised for students on those dates. The order was issued by DC Jatindra Jorwal, and schools will also be used as polling premises and for transportation purposes.