Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – Party Wise Seat Result
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 is an important local body election covering affected wards in Patiala and Moga districts. Fresh elections have been directed following the Supreme Court order dated 28 September 2026, which set aside elections in 50 municipal wards. Two additional wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation were subsequently included through a further government notification.
The fresh election process covers 30 affected wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation, 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council and 7 wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council. This brings the total number of affected wards to 52.
Latest Update – 8 November 2026: The party-wise seat result for the fresh elections is awaited. AAP, Congress, BJP, SAD, Independent and other party seat totals cannot yet be declared as winners of these fresh elections. The old December 2024 results are not the result of the 2026 re-election.
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – Overview
| Election Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Election Name | Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 |
| State | Punjab |
| Affected Districts | Patiala and Moga |
| Municipal Bodies | Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot |
| Patiala Municipal Corporation Wards | 30 |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council Wards | 15 |
| Dharamkot Municipal Council Wards | 7 |
| Total Affected Wards | 52 |
| Original Supreme Court Order | 28 September 2026 |
| Government Notifications | 23 October and 2 November 2026 |
| Election Deadline in Government Notifications | 18 November 2026 |
| Polling Date | Check final official election programme |
| Party Wise Seat Result | Awaited |
| Winner List | Awaited |
| Election Authority | Punjab State Election Commission |
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – Party Wise Seat Result
The fresh election results will determine how many wards are won by each political party. The main parties expected to be followed in the election coverage include Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Independent candidates and other parties.
As of 8 November 2026, the fresh election results have not been officially declared. The following table is a result-tracking format and does not represent confirmed party victories.
| Political Party | Seats Won | Result Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) | Awaited | Fresh election result pending |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | Awaited | Fresh election result pending |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | Awaited | Fresh election result pending |
| Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) | Awaited | Fresh election result pending |
| Independent Candidates (IND) | Awaited | Fresh election result pending |
| Other Parties | Awaited | Fresh election result pending |
| Total Affected Wards | 52 | Results Awaited |
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – City Wise Ward Distribution
The fresh election process covers three municipal bodies across Patiala and Moga districts. The ward distribution is as follows.
| Municipal Body | District | Affected Ward Count | Election Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patiala Municipal Corporation | Patiala | 30 | Fresh election directed |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | Moga | 15 | Fresh election directed |
| Dharamkot Municipal Council | Moga | 7 | Fresh election directed |
| Total | 2 Districts | 52 | Result awaited |
Patiala Municipal Corporation – 30 Ward Election
Patiala Municipal Corporation has 30 wards included in the fresh election process. The first Punjab Government notification, No. 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/177 dated 23 October 2026, covered 28 wards. A subsequent notification, No. 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/178 dated 2 November 2026, included Ward 15 and Ward 58 as well.
Original 28 Affected Patiala Wards
Ward numbers included in the original notification are:
1, 4, 6, 12, 14, 16, 22, 26, 28, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55 and 57.
Additional Patiala Wards
| Ward Number | Notification Date | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2 November 2026 | Women |
| 58 | 2 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry |
Total affected Patiala wards: 30. The party-wise winners of these fresh elections will be added after official result declaration.
Bagha Purana Municipal Council – 15 Ward Election
All 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council in Moga district are included in the fresh election process under Punjab Government Notification No. 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/176 dated 23 October 2026.
The affected ward numbers are 1 to 15. The reservation details listed in the notification are as follows.
| Ward Number | Reservation Category | Result Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Women | Awaited |
| 2 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 3 | BC | Awaited |
| 4 | Women | Awaited |
| 5 | SC Women | Awaited |
| 6 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 7 | SC Women | Awaited |
| 8 | SC | Awaited |
| 9 | Women | Awaited |
| 10 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 11 | Women | Awaited |
| 12 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 13 | SC | Awaited |
| 14 | Women | Awaited |
| 15 | SC | Awaited |
Dharamkot Municipal Council – 7 Ward Election
Seven wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council are included in the fresh election process. The affected wards are 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 13.
| Ward Number | Reservation Category | Result Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 2 | Women | Awaited |
| 3 | SC | Awaited |
| 4 | SC Women | Awaited |
| 7 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 9 | Not specified in notification entry | Awaited |
| 13 | Women | Awaited |
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – City Wise Party Result
The city-wise party tally will help voters compare the performance of political parties in Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot. Since fresh polling and result declaration are still pending as of 8 November 2026, no party has been assigned a winning seat in the following tracking table.
| Municipal Body | AAP | Congress | BJP | SAD | Independent | Others | Total Wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patiala | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | 30 |
| Bagha Purana | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | 15 |
| Dharamkot | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | 7 |
| Total | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | Awaited | 52 |
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – Important Government Notifications
| Notification Number | Date | Election Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/176 | 23 October 2026 | 15 Bagha Purana wards and 7 Dharamkot wards |
| 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/177 | 23 October 2026 | 28 Patiala Municipal Corporation wards |
| 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/178 | 2 November 2026 | Additional Patiala Wards 15 and 58 |
Why Were Fresh Elections Ordered in 52 Punjab Municipal Wards?
The Supreme Court of India set aside the earlier elections in 50 municipal wards across Patiala and Moga districts following proceedings concerning serious irregularities in the December 2024 municipal election process.
The affected wards originally comprised 28 wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation, seven wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council and all 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council.
The Court accepted findings of a fact-finding commission that examined allegations of obstruction during the nomination process, including candidates being prevented from filing nomination papers and other alleged irregularities.
Subsequently, the Supreme Court modified its directions to include Patiala Municipal Corporation Wards 15 and 58. Punjab Government Notification No. 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/178 dated 2 November 2026 records this addition.
Therefore, the current government-notified coverage for the fresh election is 52 affected wards.
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 – Voting and Result Date
Punjab Government notifications dated 23 October 2026 and 2 November 2026 direct that the relevant elections be held by 18 November 2026. This is the deadline specified in the government notifications. It should not automatically be treated as the polling date or result declaration date.
The final polling, counting and result programme should be checked through the Punjab State Election Commission. The Supreme Court directions also provide for judicial monitoring of the election process and conditions relating to declaration of results.
| Election Event | Date or Status |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court Order | 28 September 2026 |
| Government Notifications for Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot | 23 October 2026 |
| Additional Patiala Ward Notification | 2 November 2026 |
| Election Deadline in Government Notifications | 18 November 2026 |
| Polling Date | Verify final official schedule |
| Counting Date | Verify final official schedule |
| Result Declaration | Awaited; subject to applicable judicial directions |
Old December 2024 Results vs Fresh Municipal By Election 2026
The earlier municipal election results from December 2024 and the fresh election results ordered in 2026 are different election exercises. The Supreme Court set aside the election results in the affected wards and directed fresh elections.
Therefore, old winners and party seat counts must not be presented as winners of the 2026 fresh election. The party-wise tally on this page will be updated only after the new election results are officially declared.
How to Check Punjab Municipal By Election Result 2026?
- Visit the Punjab State Election Commission official website.
- Open the Municipal Elections or Results section.
- Search for the relevant municipal body: Patiala, Bagha Purana or Dharamkot.
- Open the official ward-wise result notification when published.
- Check the winner name, party and ward number.
- Compare the party-wise seat tally across all three municipal bodies.
- Verify candidate-wise votes and victory margins wherever officially published.
Official Government Websites
| Government Authority | Purpose | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab State Election Commission | Election schedule, candidate lists and results | sec.punjab.gov.in |
| Punjab Government eGazette | Government election notifications | punjab.gov.in/egazette |
| Patiala District Administration | Patiala election notices | patiala.nic.in |
| Moga District Administration | Bagha Purana and Dharamkot updates | moga.nic.in |
| Government of Punjab | Official state government information | punjab.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Has the Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 party-wise result been declared?
As of 8 November 2026, the party-wise result of the fresh election is awaited. No party seat tally should be presented as a confirmed fresh-election result.
2. How many wards are included in Punjab Municipal By Election 2026?
There are 52 affected wards under the current government notifications: 30 in Patiala, 15 in Bagha Purana and 7 in Dharamkot.
3. Why are there 52 wards when the Supreme Court initially ordered re-election in 50 wards?
The original Supreme Court order covered 50 wards. Two additional Patiala wards, Ward 15 and Ward 58, were subsequently included through the modified court directions and Punjab Government Notification No. 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/178 dated 2 November 2026.
4. How many Patiala wards are included?
Thirty wards are included: the original 28 wards and the additional Wards 15 and 58.
5. How many Bagha Purana wards are included?
All 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council are included in the fresh election process.
6. How many Dharamkot wards are included?
Seven wards are included: Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 13.
7. Which party won the most seats in Punjab Municipal By Election 2026?
The fresh election result has not been officially declared as of 8 November 2026. The leading party cannot yet be identified from the new election results.
8. How many seats did AAP win?
The fresh-election AAP seat tally is awaited and will be updated after official results are declared.
9. How many seats did Congress win?
The fresh-election Congress seat tally is awaited and must be verified from official results.
10. How many seats did BJP win?
The fresh-election BJP seat tally is awaited.
11. How many seats did Shiromani Akali Dal win?
The fresh-election SAD seat tally is awaited.
12. What is the election deadline mentioned by the Punjab Government?
The relevant government notifications direct that elections be held by 18 November 2026. This deadline is not automatically the polling or result date.
13. Are the old December 2024 election results valid for the fresh 2026 election?
No. The affected earlier elections were set aside and fresh elections were directed. Old winners must not be counted as winners of the 2026 re-election.
14. Where can I check the official party-wise result?
Check the Punjab State Election Commission website at sec.punjab.gov.in for official election results.
15. When will the final party-wise seat tally be updated?
The tally should be updated after official ward-wise results are declared and the applicable judicial directions relating to result declaration are fulfilled.
Conclusion
Punjab Municipal By Election 2026 covers 52 affected municipal wards across Patiala and Moga districts. The current coverage includes 30 wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation, 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council and seven wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council.
The original Supreme Court order covered 50 wards, while two additional Patiala wards were subsequently included. As of 8 November 2026, the fresh party-wise seat result is awaited.
Voters should use the Punjab State Election Commission and official government notifications to verify polling schedules, ward-wise winners and final party seat totals.
Disclaimer: This article distinguishes the old December 2024 election results from the fresh 2026 re-election. No unverified party victory, candidate name or seat tally has been published.
