Punjab Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats Election Results LIVE: AAP maintains lead, BJP improves tally

Bathinda Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 are beginning to take shape, with results declared for 18 out of the total 50 wards so far.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is leading comfortably with victories in 13 wards. Congress and Independent candidates have won 2 wards each, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured 1 seat.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is yet to open its account in the municipal corporation elections.

BJP's performance in Punjab local polls so far: 145 wards

In the Punjab Municipal Corporation Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 18 wards in Abohar Municipal Corporation, 14 wards in Pathankot, 7 wards in Barnala Municipal Corporation, 3 wards each in Mohali, Moga and Kapurthala Municipal Corporations, 1 ward in Bathinda Municipal Corporation.

The Moga Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 are steadily emerging, with results declared for 46 out of the total 50 wards till now.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is leading the contest with victories in 29 wards. Congress has secured 6 wards, while Independent candidates have won 5 seats.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have won 3 wards each in the municipal corporation elections so far.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the Barnala Municipal Corporation elections 2026 by winning 36 out of 50 wards and securing a commanding majority in the civic body.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 7 wards, while Independent candidates secured victories in 5 seats. Congress managed to win 2 wards, whereas the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) could not secure a single seat in the elections.

In the Roopnagar Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured a dominant majority by winning 12 wards, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finished far behind, capturing just 4 wards.

Congress has won 11 out of 15 wards in the Raikot Municipal Council. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won Ward No 1, Ward No 8, Ward No 9, and Ward No 14. 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has secured a clear victory in the Jaitu Municipal Council in the Faridkot district. Out of the total 17 wards, AAP won 12 seats, emerging as the dominant party in the civic body.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) managed to win 3 wards, while the Congress secured 2 seats in the municipal council polls.

Punjab Local Bodies Election Results

AAP: 673

Congress: 266

Independents and others: 210

SAD: 150

BJP: 66

BSP: 06

In the Phillaur Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured an absolute majority by winning 8 out of the 15 available wards. The Indian National Congress emerged as the second-largest party with 3 seats, while the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and independent candidates captured 2 wards each. Meanwhile, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) failed to open their accounts, finishing with zero seats.

Samana Municipal Council Election Results 2026 (21 wards):

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 13

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD): 03

Congress: 02

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 02

Independents: 01

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP): 00

Samrala Municipal Council Election Results 2026 (15 wards):

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 08

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD): 04

Congress: 02

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 01

Independents: 00

Both the Congress party and the independent candidates put up a strong performance, securing 4 wards each in the Sri Hargobindpur Municipal. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) followed closely behind, managing to capture 3 wards as the final tallies were declared.

In the Khanna Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has established a commanding lead by winning 11 wards, while the Congress has secured 3 wards so far, as counting continues.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress are leading in 7 wards each in the Bhawanigarh Municipal Council, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is leading in one ward. Similarly, AAP is leading in six wards in the Phillaur Municipal Council, and independent candidates are leading in two seats so far.

In the Jandiala Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has secured an early advantage by taking the lead in two wards, establishing a positive momentum as the counting of votes continues.

In the Sultanpur Lodhi Municipal Council elections, independent candidates have captured the upper hand by taking the lead in seven wards. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is maintaining a strong challenge, running closely behind and holding the lead in five wards as the counting progresses.

In the Dhuri Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken an early advantage by leading in five wards. Meanwhile, the contest remains dynamic, as an independent candidate has also edged ahead, taking the lead in one ward.

In the Nakodar Municipal Council elections, the Congress party has taken an early advantage by leading in two wards. Meanwhile, a highly competitive race is shaping up as an independent candidate has also surged ahead, securing the lead in one ward.

In the Urmur Tanda Municipal Council elections, the Congress party has established an early advantage by taking the lead in two wards. This momentum is further supported by polling trends showing that Congress is ahead in another ward, strengthening its overall position on the council.

In the Patran Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) performed strongly, securing victories in four different wards. This multi-ward win strengthens the party's local footprint and significantly boosts its total seat count within the municipal council.

In the initial results declared for the Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken an early lead by winning four wards. Meanwhile, the Congress party has secured the remaining two seats out of the six ward results announced so far.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially won both Ward Numbers 10 and 11 in the Ramdass Municipal Council. This double victory successfully adds two more seats to the party's municipal council tally as the final election results continue to be declared. Meanwhile, AAP leads in 5 wards in the Sultanpur Lodhi Municipal Council.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate Bahadar Singh has officially won the election from Ward Number 6 of the Khamano Nagar Panchayat. In a competitive race, Singh held off his closest rival by a slim margin of 28 votes.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rajiv Kapila has officially won the election from Ward Number 4 of the Hariana Municipal Council. In a nail-biting finish, Kapila managed to edge out his closest opponent by a razor-thin margin of just 14 votes, securing a hard-fought victory for the BJP.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Deepak Kumar has officially won the election from Ward Number 8 of the Samrala Municipal Council. In a closely contested race, Kumar edged out his nearest rival by a narrow margin of just 19 votes, locking in a crucial victory for the BJP.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate Priti Kaur has officially won the election from Ward Number 3 of the Kot Shamir Municipal Council. Kaur defeated her closest rival by a clear margin of 164 votes.

In the initial results declared for the Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib Municipal Council elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken an early lead by winning four wards. Meanwhile, the Congress party has secured the remaining two seats out of the six ward results announced so far.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Kashmiri Lal has officially won the election from Ward Number 2 of the Goniana Municipal Council. Lal defeated his nearest rival by a clear margin of 181 votes.

Independent candidate Gurmeet Kaur has officially won the election from Ward Number 1 of the Goniana Municipal Council. Kaur defeated her closest opponent by a solid margin of 214 votes.

Independent candidate Parveen Lata has officially won the election in Ward Number 2 of the Sangat Municipal Council. In a tightly contested race, Lata edged out her nearest rival by a slim margin of 20 votes.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate Kamaljit Kaur has officially won the election from Ward Number 1 of the Sangat Municipal Council. Kaur defeated her nearest rival by a clear margin of 141 votes.

Congress candidate Rajni Sharma has officially won the election from Ward Number 6 of the Bhawanigarh Municipal Council. Sharma edged out her closest rival by a razor-thin margin of just 16 votes, securing another close victory for the Congress party in the council.

Independent candidate Sukhdeep Kaur has officially won the election from Ward Number 3 of the Kotfatta Municipal Council. Kaur defeated her closest opponent by a margin of 288 votes.

Congress's Parveen Mehta has officially won the election from Ward No. 5 of the Mehatpur Nagar Panchayat. Mehta edged out the closest opponent by a mere 16 votes, successfully locking in another seat for the party.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate Jasveer Kaur Chahal wins Ward Number 2 in the Bhawanigarh Municipal Council by 191 votes.

Congress candidate Amarpal Singh Toor wins Ward Number 1 in the Bhawanigarh Municipal Council by 130 votes.

Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) Jasveer Kaur Chahal has officially won the election from Ward No. 2 of the Bhawanigarh Municipal Council. Singh defeated his nearest rival by 191 votes, locking in a crucial seat for the SAD as the municipal council results continue to unfold.

Congress's Amarpal Singh Toor wins Ward Number 1 of the Bhawanigarh Municipal Council, defeating his opponent by a margin of 130 votes in the early declarations.

Extending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) string of uncontested victories, party candidate Uday Singh has clinched a win in Ward No. 6 of the Majitha Municipal Council in Amritsar district. Singh was elected unopposed to the seat.

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Bathinda Mayor Padamjeet Singh Mehta won unopposed from Ward 46 after the rejection of the Congress candidate’s nomination papers and the withdrawal of nominations by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates.

AAP: 63
SAD: 09
Independents: 07
Congress: 01

As the early counting trends and results roll in for the Punjab local body elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has established a god lead over its rivals as its 63 candidates won unopposed.

Vote counting is underway for 7,555 candidates competing across 1,896 wards in Punjab. The election spans 12 Municipal Corporations, 76 Municipal Councils, and 21 Nagar Panchayats. Notably, 80 candidates have already secured their victories unopposed before the polls.

The counting of votes across all 103 municipal bodies has started. The polling was held through ballot papers for 75 municipal councils and 20 Nagar Panchayats. 

A total of 740 polling booths were declared sensitive and 275 hyper-sensitive. Around 35,000 election personnel and 32,000 police personnel were deputed on election duty.

The elections are being keenly watched by political observers as they are being considered crucial for all major political parties - AAP, BJP, Congress and SAD - as these are taking place ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly polls. 

Nearly 64 per cent polling was recorded in the local body elections in Punjab, which was marred by incidents of violence, stone pelting, clashes, attacks on political workers and allegations of booth capturing.

The counting of votes for 75 municipal councils and 20 Nagar Panchayats will begin at 8 am. Follow this blog for all the latest updates on the Punjab Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats Election Results.