Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Ward Wise Voting Schedule
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 is being conducted as a fresh election exercise for affected municipal wards in Patiala and Moga districts. The election process covers Patiala Municipal Corporation, Bagha Purana Municipal Council and Dharamkot Municipal Council. The affected wards were identified following the Supreme Court directions concerning the earlier municipal elections.
According to Punjab Government notifications dated 23 October 2026, elections in the notified wards of Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot were directed to be held by 18 November 2026. A further notification dated 2 November 2026 added Patiala Municipal Corporation Wards 15 and 58.
Important schedule clarification: A tentative programme reported in the media mentioned 19 November 2026 as the polling date for the original 50 wards and 30 November 2026 for Patiala Wards 15 and 58. However, these dates should not be treated as confirmed official polling dates without the final Punjab State Election Commission notification. The reported dates also need to be reconciled with the 18 November deadline stated in the government notifications.
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Overview
| Election Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Election Name | Punjab Municipal Election 2026 |
| State | Punjab |
| Districts | Patiala and Moga |
| Municipal Bodies | Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot |
| Patiala Affected Wards | 30 |
| Bagha Purana Affected Wards | 15 |
| Dharamkot Affected Wards | 7 |
| Total Affected Wards | 52 |
| Supreme Court Order | 28 September 2026 |
| First Government Notifications | 23 October 2026 |
| Additional Patiala Ward Notification | 2 November 2026 |
| Government Notification Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Reported Tentative Polling – Original 50 Wards | 19 November 2026 – Not officially confirmed here |
| Reported Tentative Polling – Patiala Wards 15 and 58 | 30 November 2026 – Not officially confirmed here |
| Final Official Polling Schedule | Check Punjab State Election Commission |
| Election Authority | Punjab State Election Commission |
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Ward Wise Voting Schedule
The fresh election process covers 52 affected wards. The reported tentative schedule separates the original 50 wards from the two additional Patiala wards. The dates below are reproduced as reported tentative dates and are not a substitute for the final official election programme.
| Municipal Body | Affected Wards | Reported Tentative Polling Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patiala Municipal Corporation – Original Wards | 28 | 19 November 2026 | Official confirmation required |
| Bagha Purana Municipal Council | 15 | 19 November 2026 | Official confirmation required |
| Dharamkot Municipal Council | 7 | 19 November 2026 | Official confirmation required |
| Patiala Municipal Corporation – Additional Wards 15 and 58 | 2 | 30 November 2026 | Separate tentative schedule; official confirmation required |
| Total | 52 | Separate reported dates | Verify final SEC programme |
Patiala Municipal Corporation – Ward Wise Voting Schedule
Patiala Municipal Corporation has 30 affected wards in the fresh election process. The first notification dated 23 October 2026 covered 28 wards. The notification dated 2 November 2026 added Ward 15 and Ward 58.
Patiala – Original 28 Wards
The reported tentative programme mentioned 19 November 2026 for polling in the original 28 wards. The final date, polling hours and polling station details must be checked in the official Punjab State Election Commission programme.
| Ward Number | Reported Tentative Polling Date | Reservation Mentioned in Notification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 November 2026 | SC Women | Official confirmation required |
| 4 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 6 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 12 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 14 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 16 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 22 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 26 | 19 November 2026 | SC | Official confirmation required |
| 28 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 32 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 33 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 34 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 36 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 37 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 38 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 40 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 41 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 43 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 44 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 45 | 19 November 2026 | SC Women | Official confirmation required |
| 46 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 48 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 50 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 51 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 52 | 19 November 2026 | SC | Official confirmation required |
| 53 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 55 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 57 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
Patiala – Additional Ward 15 and Ward 58
Patiala Municipal Corporation Wards 15 and 58 were added to the fresh election process through Punjab Government Notification No. 03/01/Elections(S-2)/MEB/2026/178 dated 2 November 2026. A separate tentative schedule reported 30 November 2026 as the polling date for these two wards. Voters should wait for the final official notification to confirm the date.
| Ward Number | Reported Tentative Polling Date | Reservation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 30 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 58 | 30 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
Bagha Purana Municipal Council – Ward Wise Voting Schedule
All 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council in Moga district are included in the fresh election process. The reported tentative schedule mentioned 19 November 2026 for polling in these wards. The final polling date and polling arrangements should be verified from the State Election Commission.
| Ward Number | Reported Tentative Polling Date | Reservation Mentioned in Notification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 2 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 3 | 19 November 2026 | BC | Official confirmation required |
| 4 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 5 | 19 November 2026 | SC Women | Official confirmation required |
| 6 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 7 | 19 November 2026 | SC Women | Official confirmation required |
| 8 | 19 November 2026 | SC | Official confirmation required |
| 9 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 10 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 11 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 12 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 13 | 19 November 2026 | SC | Official confirmation required |
| 14 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 15 | 19 November 2026 | SC | Official confirmation required |
Dharamkot Municipal Council – Ward Wise Voting Schedule
Seven wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council are included in the fresh election process. The reported tentative schedule mentioned 19 November 2026 as the polling date for these wards. The final polling date and polling station details must be confirmed through the official election programme.
| Ward Number | Reported Tentative Polling Date | Reservation Mentioned in Notification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 2 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
| 3 | 19 November 2026 | SC | Official confirmation required |
| 4 | 19 November 2026 | SC Women | Official confirmation required |
| 7 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 9 | 19 November 2026 | Not specified in notification entry | Official confirmation required |
| 13 | 19 November 2026 | Women | Official confirmation required |
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 – Tentative Election Programme
The following programme was reported as tentative after a meeting involving the judicial monitoring committee, the Punjab State Election Commission and the Local Government Department. It should be treated as reported information until the final official election notification is checked.
Original 50 Wards – Reported Tentative Schedule
| Election Activity | Reported Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Electoral Rolls | 3 November 2026 |
| Election Notification | 4 November 2026 |
| Filing of Nominations | 5 to 7 November 2026 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | 10 November 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidature | 11 November 2026 |
| Election Campaign | 12 to 18 November 2026 |
| Polling | 19 November 2026 – tentative report |
Patiala Ward 15 and Ward 58 – Separate Reported Tentative Schedule
| Election Activity | Reported Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Revised Electoral Rolls | 13 November 2026 |
| Election Notification | 14 November 2026 |
| Filing of Nominations | 17 to 19 November 2026 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | 20 November 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidature | 21 November 2026 |
| Election Campaign | 22 to 28 November 2026 |
| Polling | 30 November 2026 – tentative report |
Important Difference Between Government Deadline and Reported Polling Dates
Punjab Government notifications dated 23 October 2026 direct that elections in the notified wards of Patiala, Bagha Purana and Dharamkot be held by 18 November 2026. The additional Patiala notification dated 2 November 2026 also carries the same 18 November deadline.
A separate media report dated 29 October 2026 described a tentative programme with polling on 19 November for the original 50 wards and 30 November for Patiala Wards 15 and 58. These reported dates fall after the deadline stated in the government notifications.
For this reason, readers should not assume that the reported tentative dates are final. The latest formal programme issued by the Punjab State Election Commission and any subsequent government or judicial directions should be treated as authoritative.
Why Are Fresh Municipal Elections Being Held in Punjab?
The Supreme Court of India set aside the earlier elections in 50 municipal wards across Patiala and Moga districts through its order dated 28 September 2026. The original affected wards included 28 wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation, seven wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council and all 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council.
The proceedings concerned allegations of obstruction and irregularities during the nomination process of the December 2024 municipal elections. The Supreme Court ordered fresh elections with safeguards and judicial monitoring.
Subsequently, the 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 the addition of these two wards.
Polling Time and Polling Booth Details
The ward-wise polling date alone does not provide the polling time or the name and address of the polling station. Voters should check the final election notification, voter information slip and official polling station list issued by the competent election authorities.
Do not rely on an unofficial ward-wise booth list or assumed polling hours. The final polling time, booth number and voter details should be verified through official election sources.
How to Check Punjab Municipal Election 2026 Voting Schedule?
- Visit the Punjab State Election Commission official website.
- Open the municipal election notification or election programme section.
- Select the relevant municipal body: Patiala, Bagha Purana or Dharamkot.
- Check the ward number included in the election notification.
- Verify the final polling date and polling hours.
- Check the official polling station list for booth details.
- Use the voter information slip or the official voter service facility to verify your polling location.
Official Government Websites
| Government Authority | Information | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab State Election Commission | Election programme, notifications and polling updates | sec.punjab.gov.in |
| Punjab Government eGazette | Official government notifications | punjab.gov.in/egazette |
| Patiala District Administration | Patiala municipal election updates | patiala.nic.in |
| Moga District Administration | Bagha Purana and Dharamkot updates | moga.nic.in |
| Government of Punjab | State government information | punjab.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Punjab Municipal Election 2026 polling scheduled?
A media report described 19 November 2026 as the tentative polling date for the original 50 wards. The final official polling date must be verified from the Punjab State Election Commission because the government notifications state an 18 November 2026 election deadline.
2. Which wards will vote on the reported tentative date of 19 November 2026?
The reported tentative programme covers the original 28 Patiala wards, all 15 Bagha Purana wards and seven Dharamkot wards, making 50 wards in total. Official confirmation is required.
3. When will Patiala Ward 15 and Ward 58 vote?
A separate tentative schedule reported 30 November 2026 for Patiala Wards 15 and 58. Voters should verify this date through the final official election notification.
4. How many wards are included in Punjab Municipal Election 2026?
A total of 52 affected wards are included: 30 in Patiala, 15 in Bagha Purana and seven in Dharamkot.
5. How many wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation are included?
Thirty wards are included: 28 in the first notification and two additional wards, Ward 15 and Ward 58, in the subsequent notification.
6. How many wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council are included?
All 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council are included in the fresh election process.
7. How many wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council are included?
Seven wards are included: Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 13.
8. What is the government deadline for the notified elections?
The Punjab Government notifications dated 23 October and 2 November 2026 direct that the relevant elections be held by 18 November 2026.
9. Why does the reported polling date differ from the government deadline?
The government notifications state 18 November 2026 as the deadline, while the media report described 19 November and 30 November as tentative polling dates for different groups of wards. The final official programme must clarify the schedule.
10. Where can I check the final polling date?
Visit the Punjab State Election Commission official website at sec.punjab.gov.in and check the latest municipal election notification.
11. How can I find my polling booth?
Check the official polling station list, voter information slip and voter service information issued by the competent election authority.
12. Will the election results be declared immediately after polling?
The Supreme Court directions provide for judicial monitoring and require the election process to be reviewed before results are declared. The result announcement should be checked through official orders and election authority updates.
13. Are the 2026 elections fresh elections or regular municipal elections?
These are fresh elections in the affected wards after the earlier elections in those wards were set aside by the Supreme Court.
14. Which authority conducts the municipal elections in Punjab?
The Punjab State Election Commission is the election authority for municipal elections in the state.
Conclusion
Punjab Municipal Election 2026 covers 52 affected wards across Patiala and Moga districts. The notified wards include 30 wards of Patiala Municipal Corporation, 15 wards of Bagha Purana Municipal Council and seven wards of Dharamkot Municipal Council.
The reported tentative schedule mentions 19 November 2026 for the original 50 wards and 30 November 2026 for Patiala Wards 15 and 58. However, Punjab Government notifications specify 18 November 2026 as the deadline for the relevant elections. This difference must be resolved through the final official election programme.
Voters should verify the polling date, polling time and polling station details through the Punjab State Election Commission and official government notifications before visiting their polling booth.
Disclaimer: The ward-wise dates marked as tentative are based on a reported proposed schedule and are not represented as final official polling dates. Always follow the latest official election notification.
