Polling for Punjab’s Municipal bodies under way
Polling for 103 Municipal bodies in Punjab commenced on May 26, 2026, with significant attention from political observers. A total of 7,555 candidates are contesting across various wards, with the AAP fielding the most candidates. The elections are viewed as a critical precursor to the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls.
- ▪Voting began at 8 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m., with counting scheduled for May 29.
- ▪There are 35,45,567 registered voters, including 17,11,635 women.
- ▪The Punjab government declared a holiday on May 26 to facilitate voter participation.
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Polling for the elections to the 103 Municipal bodies, including eight Municipal Corporations, in Punjab got under way on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), an exercise being keenly watched by political observers ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls Voting through ballot papers began at 8 a.m. and it will continue till 5 p.m.Counting of votes will take place on May 29.Polling is taking place in 1,896 wards of the Municipal bodies which include eight Municipal Corporations of Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala, and Pathankot, 75 Municipal Councils and 20 Nagar Panchayats, officials said.A total of 7,555 candidates are in the fray for the Civic bodies elections in the State.Ruling party AAP has fielded maximum number of candidates at 1,801, followed by 1,550 candidates of…
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