Big win for AAP in Punjab Civic Polls, secures 939 wards ; Congress distant second (7:57 pm)
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 29, 2026: The counting of votes for elections to 102 civic bodies across Punjab began at 8 AM today under the supervision of the State Election Commission, with results seen as a key political indicator ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
According to latest trends (9.30 pm), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has emerged as the leading force, securing victory in 954 wards, while the Congress is a distant second with 393 wards. Independent candidates have won 251 wards, followed by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) with 192 wards, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with 172 wards, and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) with 7 wards.
The civic polls are being closely watched as a litmus test for the ruling AAP government ahead of the next state elections in 2027.
Reacting to the results, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the party had secured nearly 90 per cent of municipal councils, calling it a strong endorsement of the government’s performance across various levels of elections.
He also praised voters for participating in large numbers despite weather conditions, stating that the people of Punjab have rejected “politics of hatred” and supported development-oriented governance.
The final results of all civic bodies are still being compiled, and the official declaration is expected after completion of the counting process.