Punjab Announces Urban Local Body Elections for May 26
The State Election Commission of Punjab has officially announced the schedule for urban local body elections, set to take place on May 26, 2026. Voters will elect representatives for eight municipal corporations and 102 municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The voting hours are scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm, with vote counting designated for May 29. The nomination process runs from May 13 to May 16, followed by scrutiny on May 18 and a withdrawal deadline on May 19. With this announcement, the model code of conduct is now in force, restricting the state government from making new policy announcements. The electorate comprises approximately 3.67 million voters. Key municipal corporations involved include Abohar, Barnala, Batala, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Moga, Pathankot, and Mohali. Hoshiarpur's election is pending due to incomplete electoral roll revisions. Strict expenditure limits have been imposed: Rs 4 lakh for municipal corporation candidates, Rs 3 lakh for council candidates, and Rs 1.40 lakh for nagar panchayat candidates. To ensure fair conduct, around 36,000 employees and 35,500 police personnel will be deployed, and senior officers will serve as election observers.
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Punjab Announces Urban Local Body Elections for May 26
The State Election Commission of Punjab has officially announced the schedule for urban local body elections, set to take place on May 26, 2026. Voters will elect representatives for eight municipal corporations and 102 municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The voting hours are scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm, with vote counting designated for May 29. The nomination process runs from May 13 to May 16, followed by scrutiny on May 18 and a withdrawal deadline on May 19. With this announcement, the model code of conduct is now in force, restricting the state government from making new policy announcements. The electorate comprises approximately 3.67 million voters. Key municipal corporations involved include Abohar, Barnala, Batala, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Moga, Pathankot, and Mohali. Hoshiarpur's election is pending due to incomplete electoral roll revisions. Strict expenditure limits have been imposed: Rs 4 lakh for municipal corporation candidates, Rs 3 lakh for council candidates, and Rs 1.40 lakh for nagar panchayat candidates. To ensure fair conduct, around 36,000 employees and 35,500 police personnel will be deployed, and senior officers will serve as election observers.
The Indian Express