Himachal Pradesh Civic Poll Results 2026: BJP, Congress claim victories in fractured mandate | As it happened

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has thanked the people of Mandi for helping Congress-backed candidates win. He said Congress-backed candidates have secured a decisive victory in Nerchowk, Rewalsar, Karsog and Sarkaghat.

"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all voters, party workers and supporters for this overwhelming support. My warm congratulations and best wishes to all the victorious candidates. We shall continue to work with even greater dedication, responsibility and commitment in the service of the people," he posted on X.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has thanked the people of Kangra for helping Congress-backed candidates win. He said Congress-backed candidates have secured a decisive victory in all six Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats, including Dehra, Nurpur, Kangra, Jawalamukhi and Shahpur and N bagwan while the BJP managed to win only one.

"This overwhelming mandate reflects the people’s confidence in the pro-people policies of the Congress party and the tireless dedication of our committed workers. Heartfelt gratitude to all voters, party workers and supporters for this immense support. Congratulations to all victorious candidates. We remain steadfast in our commitment to serve the people with even greater dedication and responsibility," he posted on X.

Out of the 11 wards of the Bilaspur Municipal Council, BJP-backed candidates have won two wards. Meanwhile, Congress-supported candidates won just two wards.

Out of the 13 wards of the Sundernagar Municipal Council, BJP-supported candidates won nine wards, while Congress-supported candidates managed to win only two wards. Independent candidates also secured victory in two wards.

Out of a total 13 ward in the Nahan Municipal Council, BJP-backed candidates won seven wards, while Congress-supported candidates secured six wards.

Congress-backed candidates have swept the Kangra Municipal Council elections, winning eight out of the nine wards. The BJP, on the other hand, has won just one ward.

In the Nurpur Municipal Council, Congress-backed candidates have registered a victory on six of the nine wards. Meanwhile, rest of the three wards were won by BJP-backed candidates.

BJP-backed candidates have five out of the nine wards in the Rampur Municipal Council. Meanwhile, candidates backed by Congress have won four wards.

Congress-backed candidates have swept the Nahan Municipal Council, winning all three wards there.

The State Election Commission of Himachal Pradesh has declared resukts for all seven wards of the Talai Nagar Panchayat.

Out of the seven wards of the Bhota Nagar Panchayat, candidates backed by the BJP have won three wards, while those of Congress have won four.

Out of the nine wards of the Jwalamukhi Municipal Council, candidates backed by the ruling Congress have won seven wards. On the other hand, BJP-backed candidates won ward number 3 and 9.

Out of the nine wards of the Jwalamukhi Municipal Council, candidates backed by the ruling Congress have won seven wards. On the other hand, BJP-backed candidates won ward number 3 and 9.

Candidates backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have won three wards each in the Theog Municipal Council of the Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh.

In a setback for the ruling Congress, candidates backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have swept all the seven wards of the Manali Municipal Council. 

A total of 3,60,859 voters, including 1,80,963 men, 1,79,882 women and 14 others, were eligible to exercise their franchise in the local body elections in Himachal Pradesh. This also included 1,808 first-time voters, comprising 961 men and 847 women, reports PTI.

According to the State Election Commission (SEC) of Himachal Pradesh, as many as 1,147 candidates are in the fray for 449 posts.

The local body elections in Himachal Pradesh have recorded a voter turnout of 54 per cent. However, this number is expected to rise, as the State Election Commission (SEC) is yet to release the final voter turnout.

The State Election Commission (SEC) of Himachal Pradesh will declare the results for elections to the four Municipal Corporations in the Himalayan state on May 31.

It should be noted here that the State Election Commission (SEC) of Himachal Pradesh will only declare the results for the 229 wards in 25 Municipal Councils and 156 wards in 22 Nagar Panchayats on Sunday.

According to the State Election Commission (SEC) of Himachal Pradesh, the polling was held on 64 wards in the four Municipal Corporations, 229 wards in 25 Municipal Councils, and 156 wards in 22 Nagar Panchayats on Sunday.

The counting of votes is underway to declare the results for elections to the urban local bodies (UBLs) in Himachal Pradesh. The trends will be out soon. Stay tuned to India TV to catch all the LIVE Updates.

The polling was held on 51 urban local bodies (UBLs) in Himachal Pradesh. These were four Municipal Corporations, 25 Municipal Councils and 22 Nagar Panchayats.

The polling for elections to 51 urban local bodies (UBLs) in Himachal Pradesh started at 7 am on Sunday and concluded at 3 pm. The final voter turnout will be provided by the State Election Commission (SEC) soon.