Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – SC, BC and Women Reserved Ward List
The Punjab Municipal Election 2026 reservation list is an important reference for voters and prospective candidates in the municipal wards where fresh elections have been directed following Supreme Court orders. This article covers the 52 affected wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation, Bagha Purana Municipal Council and Dharamkot Municipal Council.
The reservation information is based on Punjab Government Gazette Notifications No. 176 and 177 dated October 23, 2026, and Notification No. 178 dated November 2, 2026. These notifications identify wards reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward Classes (BC), Women and Scheduled Caste Women.
Scope: This is the reservation list for 52 affected re-election wards, not a statewide reservation list for every municipal ward in Punjab.
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Election Year | 2026 |
| Election Type | Municipal Corporation and Municipal Council Re-elections |
| Municipal Bodies Covered | 3 |
| Patiala Municipal Corporation | 30 affected wards |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 15 affected wards |
| Dharamkot Municipal Council | 7 affected wards |
| Total Affected Wards | 52 |
| Reservation Sources | Punjab Gazette Notifications 176, 177 and 178 |
| Election Authority | Punjab State Election Commission |
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Category Wise Reservation Summary
| Reservation Category | Patiala | Bagha Purana | Dharamkot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| SC Women | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| SC | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| BC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reservation Column Blank | 16 | 4 | 3 | 23 |
| Total | 30 | 15 | 7 | 52 |
Women and SC Women are shown separately because they are distinct reservation entries in the government notifications. The combined number of wards explicitly marked Women or SC Women is 22.
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Complete SC Reserved Ward List
The following six affected wards are explicitly marked as reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), excluding the separate SC Women category.
| Municipal Body | Ward Number | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Patiala Municipal Corporation | 26 | SC |
| Patiala Municipal Corporation | 52 | SC |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 8 | SC |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 13 | SC |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 15 | SC |
| Dharamkot Municipal Council | 3 | SC |
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – SC Women Reserved Ward List
Five affected wards are explicitly marked as reserved for Scheduled Caste women candidates.
| Municipal Body | Ward Number | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Patiala Municipal Corporation | 1 | SC Women |
| Patiala Municipal Corporation | 45 | SC Women |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 5 | SC Women |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 7 | SC Women |
| Dharamkot Municipal Council | 4 | SC Women |
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – BC Reserved Ward List
Among the 52 affected wards covered by the three notifications, only one ward is explicitly marked BC.
| Municipal Body | Ward Number | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 3 | BC |
No ward in the affected Patiala or Dharamkot lists is explicitly marked BC in these notifications. This does not mean that those municipal bodies have no BC-reserved wards outside the re-election lists.
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Women Reserved Ward List
The following 17 affected wards are marked Women in the government notifications. SC Women wards are listed separately above.
Patiala Municipal Corporation – Women Reserved Wards
Ward Numbers: 15, 22, 33, 37, 41, 43, 51, 53, 55 and 57.
Total: 10 wards.
Bagha Purana Municipal Council – Women Reserved Wards
Ward Numbers: 1, 4, 9, 11 and 14.
Total: 5 wards.
Dharamkot Municipal Council – Women Reserved Wards
Ward Numbers: 2 and 13.
Total: 2 wards.
Patiala Municipal Corporation 2026 – All 30 Affected Ward Reservation List
Punjab Government Notification No. 177 identifies 28 affected Patiala wards. Notification No. 178 subsequently adds Ward Nos. 15 and 58, bringing the affected total to 30.
| Ward Number | Reservation Entry |
|---|---|
| 1 | SC Women |
| 4 | Not specified |
| 6 | Not specified |
| 12 | Not specified |
| 14 | Not specified |
| 15 | Women |
| 16 | Not specified |
| 22 | Women |
| 26 | SC |
| 28 | Not specified |
| 32 | Not specified |
| 33 | Women |
| 34 | Not specified |
| 36 | Not specified |
| 37 | Women |
| 38 | Not specified |
| 40 | Not specified |
| 41 | Women |
| 43 | Women |
| 44 | Not specified |
| 45 | SC Women |
| 46 | Not specified |
| 48 | Not specified |
| 50 | Not specified |
| 51 | Women |
| 52 | SC |
| 53 | Women |
| 55 | Women |
| 57 | Women |
| 58 | Not specified |
Bagha Purana Municipal Council 2026 – All 15 Ward Reservation List
| Ward Number | Reservation Entry |
|---|---|
| 1 | Women |
| 2 | Not specified |
| 3 | BC |
| 4 | Women |
| 5 | SC Women |
| 6 | Not specified |
| 7 | SC Women |
| 8 | SC |
| 9 | Women |
| 10 | Not specified |
| 11 | Women |
| 12 | Not specified |
| 13 | SC |
| 14 | Women |
| 15 | SC |
Dharamkot Municipal Council 2026 – All 7 Ward Reservation List
| Ward Number | Reservation Entry |
|---|---|
| 1 | Not specified |
| 2 | Women |
| 3 | SC |
| 4 | SC Women |
| 7 | Not specified |
| 9 | Not specified |
| 13 | Women |
Wards Without an Explicit Reservation Entry
In the Gazette notifications, the reservation column is blank for 23 of the 52 affected wards. For accuracy, this article identifies these as wards without an explicit reservation entry rather than automatically classifying them as General or Unreserved.
| Municipal Body | Ward Numbers | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Patiala | 4, 6, 12, 14, 16, 28, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 58 | 16 |
| Bagha Purana | 2, 6, 10, 12 | 4 |
| Dharamkot | 1, 7, 9 | 3 |
Why Are Fresh Municipal Elections Being Held in Punjab?
The Supreme Court, through its order dated September 28, 2026, directed fresh elections in 50 municipal wards after considering findings of a Fact-Finding Commission headed by former High Court Judge Justice Nirmaljit Kaur.
The Commission examined serious irregularities in the earlier municipal election process, including obstruction of candidates during nominations, alleged coercion and other election-related complaints.
The original order affected 28 Patiala wards, 15 Bagha Purana wards and seven Dharamkot wards. A subsequent Supreme Court modification dated October 16, 2026 added Patiala Ward Nos. 15 and 58, taking the affected total to 52 wards.
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Important Notifications
| Notification | Date | Municipal Body | Wards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | October 23, 2026 | Bagha Purana and Dharamkot | 22 |
| 177 | October 23, 2026 | Patiala | 28 |
| 178 | November 2, 2026 | Patiala | 2 |
The notifications direct that the specified elections be held by November 18, 2026. This deadline must not be confused with a separately confirmed polling date. The final polling programme should be checked through the Punjab State Election Commission.
How to Check the Official Punjab Municipal Ward Reservation List?
- Visit the official Punjab Government eGazette portal.
- Search for Department of Local Government notifications dated October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026.
- Locate Notification Nos. 176, 177 and 178.
- Open the ward-wise reservation tables.
- Check the relevant municipal body and ward number.
- Verify any subsequent amendment or clarification before submitting nomination papers.
Official Government Sources
- Punjab Government eGazette
- Punjab State Election Commission
- Patiala District Administration
- Moga District Administration
- Supreme Court of India
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many wards are covered in the Punjab Municipal Re-election 2026 reservation list?
The list covers 52 affected wards across Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot.
2. How many wards are reserved for Women?
Seventeen wards are explicitly marked Women. Another five wards are separately marked SC Women.
3. How many SC reserved wards are included?
Six wards are explicitly marked SC, excluding the five separately designated SC Women wards.
4. Which ward is reserved for BC?
Bagha Purana Ward No. 3 is the only ward explicitly marked BC among the 52 affected wards.
5. Which Patiala wards are reserved for SC Women?
Patiala Ward Nos. 1 and 45 are reserved for SC Women.
6. Which Dharamkot wards are reserved for Women?
Dharamkot Ward Nos. 2 and 13 are marked Women.
7. Which Bagha Purana wards are reserved for SC Women?
Bagha Purana Ward Nos. 5 and 7 are marked SC Women.
8. Are all 52 wards reserved?
No. The Gazette explicitly lists reservation categories for 29 wards, while the reservation column is blank for the other 23 wards.
9. Where can candidates check their ward reservation?
Candidates should check Punjab Government Gazette Notifications 176, 177 and 178 and any later official amendments.
10. Is this the reservation list for all Punjab municipal wards?
No. This article covers only the 52 affected wards in the specified 2026 re-election notifications.
Conclusion
According to Punjab Government Gazette Notifications 176, 177 and 178, the 52 affected municipal re-election wards include 17 wards marked Women, five SC Women wards, six SC wards and one BC ward. The reservation column is blank for 23 additional wards.
Voters and candidates should use the official Gazette and State Election Commission notifications for the latest reservation status, election schedule, nomination requirements and polling information.
