Patiala MC Re-Election 2026 – Which 30 Wards Will Go for Voting?
The Patiala Municipal Corporation Re-Election 2026 will cover 30 wards following the Supreme Court directions concerning the earlier municipal elections. The fresh election process initially covered 28 wards through Punjab Government Notification No. 177 dated October 23, 2026. Later, the Supreme Court modified its earlier order on October 16, 2026, to include Ward Nos. 15 and 58 as well.
Punjab Government Notification No. 178 dated November 2, 2026, formally included these two additional wards. Therefore, the combined list of Patiala Municipal Corporation wards going for fresh elections contains 30 wards.
This article provides the complete ward number-wise list, reservation category, notification details, election schedule information and official websites where voters and candidates can check updates.
Patiala Municipal Corporation Re-Election 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Election | Patiala Municipal Corporation Re-Election 2026 |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Patiala |
| Total Wards for Fresh Election | 30 |
| Original Wards | 28 |
| Additional Wards | 15 and 58 |
| First Government Notification | No. 177 dated October 23, 2026 |
| Additional Notification | No. 178 dated November 2, 2026 |
| Issuing Department | Department of Local Government, Punjab |
| Election Authority | Punjab State Election Commission |
| Judicial Monitoring | Punjab and Haryana High Court-appointed Monitoring Committee |
Patiala MC Re-Election 2026 – Complete 30 Ward List
The following 30 wards are included in the fresh election process. The list combines the original 28 wards from Notification No. 177 and the additional Ward Nos. 15 and 58 from Notification No. 178.
| Serial No. | Ward Number | Reservation Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | SC Women |
| 2 | 4 | Unreserved / General |
| 3 | 6 | Unreserved / General |
| 4 | 12 | Unreserved / General |
| 5 | 14 | Unreserved / General |
| 6 | 15 | Women |
| 7 | 16 | Unreserved / General |
| 8 | 22 | Women |
| 9 | 26 | SC |
| 10 | 28 | Unreserved / General |
| 11 | 32 | Unreserved / General |
| 12 | 33 | Women |
| 13 | 34 | Unreserved / General |
| 14 | 36 | Unreserved / General |
| 15 | 37 | Women |
| 16 | 38 | Unreserved / General |
| 17 | 40 | Unreserved / General |
| 18 | 41 | Women |
| 19 | 43 | Women |
| 20 | 44 | Unreserved / General |
| 21 | 45 | SC Women |
| 22 | 46 | Unreserved / General |
| 23 | 48 | Unreserved / General |
| 24 | 50 | Unreserved / General |
| 25 | 51 | Women |
| 26 | 52 | SC |
| 27 | 53 | Women |
| 28 | 55 | Women |
| 29 | 57 | Women |
| 30 | 58 | Unreserved / General |
Ward Reservation Category Wise Details
SC Women Reserved Wards
- Ward No. 1
- Ward No. 45
Total: 2 wards.
SC Reserved Wards
- Ward No. 26
- Ward No. 52
Total: 2 wards.
Women Reserved Wards
- Ward No. 15
- Ward No. 22
- Ward No. 33
- Ward No. 37
- Ward No. 41
- Ward No. 43
- Ward No. 51
- Ward No. 53
- Ward No. 55
- Ward No. 57
Total: 10 wards.
Unreserved / General Wards
The following 16 wards are not marked as reserved in the relevant government notifications:
4, 6, 12, 14, 16, 28, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48, 50 and 58.
Total: 16 wards.
Why Are 30 Patiala Wards Going for Re-Election?
The fresh election process follows the Supreme Court order dated September 28, 2026, which set aside the earlier election in 28 wards of the Patiala Municipal Corporation. The Court considered the findings of a Fact-Finding Commission headed by Justice Nirmaljit Kaur, former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The inquiry examined complaints relating to the December 2024 municipal elections. The findings included serious irregularities during nomination filing, alleged obstruction of candidates, snatching or tearing of nomination papers, intimidation and other interference with the election process.
On October 16, 2026, the Supreme Court modified its earlier order and included Patiala Ward Nos. 15 and 58 as well. This increased the total number of Patiala wards covered by fresh elections from 28 to 30.
How Did the Number Increase from 28 to 30 Wards?
| Date | Development | Wards |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | Supreme Court ordered fresh elections in 28 Patiala wards. | 28 |
| October 16, 2026 | Supreme Court modified its earlier order and added Ward Nos. 15 and 58. | 30 |
| October 23, 2026 | Punjab Government issued Notification No. 177 for the original 28 wards. | 28 notified |
| November 2, 2026 | Punjab Government issued Notification No. 178 for Ward Nos. 15 and 58. | 30 combined |
Patiala Re-Election 2026 – Polling Date and Schedule
The Judicial Monitoring Committee discussed a tentative re-election programme in October 2026. According to media reporting dated October 29, the proposed schedule separated the original 28 wards from the two additional wards.
| Election Stage | Original 28 Wards | Additional Wards 15 and 58 |
|---|---|---|
| Electoral Roll Publication | November 3, 2026 | November 13, 2026 |
| Proposed Election Notification | November 4, 2026 | November 14, 2026 |
| Nomination Filing | November 5–7, 2026 | November 17–19, 2026 |
| Scrutiny | November 10, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| Withdrawal | November 11, 2026 | November 21, 2026 |
| Proposed Polling | November 19, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
Important schedule clarification: The dates above were reported as a tentative programme discussed by the Judicial Monitoring Committee. They should not be treated as a final State Election Commission notification. The Punjab Government notifications also mention November 18, 2026 as the deadline for holding the relevant elections. Voters and candidates must check the latest official State Election Commission notification for the confirmed polling dates and any revised schedule.
Will All 30 Wards Vote on the Same Date?
Not necessarily. The tentative programme reported in October proposed separate polling dates for the original 28 wards and the additional Ward Nos. 15 and 58. The original 28 wards were listed for November 19, while the two additional wards were listed for November 30.
However, these dates were part of a reported tentative schedule. The final polling dates must be verified through the official Punjab State Election Commission notification.
Judicial Monitoring of Patiala Municipal Re-Election
The Supreme Court directed that the fresh election process should be supervised by a Monitoring Committee headed by a retired judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The committee is intended to ensure compliance with the safeguards laid down by the Court.
- Monitoring nomination filing and scrutiny.
- Observing the allocation of election symbols.
- Supervising polling-related proceedings.
- Videography of specified election stages.
- Preservation of recordings for examination in case of complaints.
- Review of complaints relating to interference or obstruction.
- Submission of a report to the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The Supreme Court also directed that election results should not be declared until the Chief Justice records satisfaction, on the basis of the Monitoring Committee report, that the election process was conducted freely and fairly.
How Can Voters Check Their Patiala Ward and Voter List?
Voters should verify their name, ward number and polling details through official election authorities. The Patiala District Administration has also published a page concerning the re-poll in 30 wards.
- Visit the official Patiala District Administration website.
- Open the Repoll MC Elections 2026 – 30 Wards page.
- Check the available voter-list information.
- Verify your name and electoral details in the relevant ward list.
- Follow the Punjab State Election Commission for the final polling programme and polling-station information.
Official Websites for Patiala MC Re-Election 2026
- Patiala District Administration – Repoll MC Election 2026, 30 Wards
- Punjab State Election Commission – election schedule, notifications and results.
- Punjab Government eGazette – Notification No. 177 and Notification No. 178.
- Supreme Court of India – official judicial orders.
- Punjab and Haryana High Court – official court information and notices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many Patiala Municipal Corporation wards will go for re-election in 2026?
A total of 30 wards are included in the fresh election process. The original 28 wards were later joined by Ward Nos. 15 and 58.
2. Which 30 wards will go for voting in Patiala?
Ward Nos. 1, 4, 6, 12, 14, 15, 16, 22, 26, 28, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57 and 58.
3. Why were Ward Nos. 15 and 58 added later?
The Supreme Court modified its September 28, 2026 order on October 16, 2026, and included Ward Nos. 15 and 58 in the fresh election process.
4. Which Patiala wards are reserved for women?
Ward Nos. 15, 22, 33, 37, 41, 43, 51, 53, 55 and 57 are reserved for women candidates.
5. Which Patiala wards are reserved for SC candidates?
Ward Nos. 26 and 52 are reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, while Ward Nos. 1 and 45 are reserved for Scheduled Caste women.
6. What is the reservation category of Ward No. 58?
Notification No. 178 does not mention a reservation category in the reservation column for Ward No. 58. It is therefore listed as Unreserved / General in this article.
7. When will Patiala MC re-election polling take place?
An October 29 media report described a tentative programme proposing November 19 for the original 28 wards and November 30 for Ward Nos. 15 and 58. These dates should be verified against the final Punjab State Election Commission notification.
8. Will all 30 wards vote on the same day?
The reported tentative programme proposed separate polling dates for the original 28 wards and the two additional wards. The final schedule must be confirmed through the State Election Commission.
9. Where can I check the Patiala 30-ward voter list?
Visit the Patiala District Administration page at https://patiala.nic.in/mc-election-2026-30-wards-of-patiala/ and follow the available voter-list links.
10. Will election results be declared immediately after polling?
No. Under the Supreme Court directions, the Monitoring Committee must submit its report and the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court must record satisfaction regarding the fairness of the election process before results can be declared.
Conclusion
The Patiala Municipal Corporation Re-Election 2026 covers 30 wards. The original 28 wards were included through Punjab Government Notification No. 177, while Ward Nos. 15 and 58 were added through Notification No. 178 following the Supreme Courts modified order.
Voters should check the complete ward list, verify their voter registration and follow official announcements for polling dates. The Patiala District Administration, Punjab State Election Commission and Punjab Government eGazette are the key official sources for updated election information.
