Dharamshala Municipal Corporation Results LIVE: BJP takes commanding lead, wins 6 of first 8 Wards

The BJP has gained a strong early advantage in the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections, winning six of the first eight wards declared so far. Congress has managed to secure two seats, while the BJP continues to dominate the early results. The latest trends put the saffron party in a favourable position as counting progresses across the 17 wards of the civic body.

The BJP has secured an early advantage in the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections, winning three of the first four wards declared. BJP candidate Rekha won from Ward No. 1 Forsythganj, while Shamsher Neharia emerged victorious from Ward No. 2 Bhagsunag. In Ward No. 3, BJP's Asha secured a comfortable win with 368 votes. Congress opened its account in Ward No. 5, where Shailja registered a convincing victory after polling 643 votes. With four ward results declared so far, the BJP holds a 3-1 lead over Congress in the 17-ward civic body.

A major upset has been recorded in the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections with a former mayor suffering defeat in the civic polls. The result marks a significant setback for the veteran leader as counting continues across the 17 wards. Meanwhile, the BJP has maintained its strong performance in the early rounds of counting. The party has already won three wards and appears to be gaining momentum in the race for control of the municipal corporation. 

The BJP has secured another victory in the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections, with Asha winning Ward No. 3. She polled 368 votes to defeat Congress candidate Sudarshan Kumari, who received 254 votes.

The BJP has opened its account in the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections, with Rekha emerging victorious from Ward No. 1, Forsythganj. Contesting from the women-reserved ward, Rekha secured 263 votes to defeat Congress candidate Himanshi, who polled 216 votes. A total of nine voters chose the NOTA option in the ward. The result gives the BJP an early boost as counting continues across the 17 wards of the municipal corporation.

The results of the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections are expected to be announced among the first civic poll outcomes in Himachal Pradesh. 

Officials are counting votes from all 17 wards, including McLeodganj, Bhagsunag, Kotwali Bazaar, Sakoh, Dari and Sidhbari. Early trends are expected shortly.

Counting of votes for Dharamshala Municipal Corporation has begun. The civic body comprises 17 wards, and the results will determine whether the BJP or Congress gains control of one of Himachal Pradesh's most significant urban centres. 

The polling process concluded peacefully earlier this month. The four municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh, including Dharamshala, recorded a voter turnout of 63.61 per cent.

Vote counting for the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections will begin at 9 am. The results from all 17 wards will decide which party takes control of the civic body.