Himachal Pradesh: 72.42% polling in municipal councils, nagar panchayats
Polling for municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Himachal Pradesh saw a turnout of 72.42%, while municipal corporations recorded 63.61%. The elections were conducted peacefully, with a total of 1,147 candidates contesting for 449 posts across various wards. Counting of votes has commenced, with results for municipal corporations expected on May 31.
- ▪Around 72% polling was recorded in 47 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.
- ▪A 70-year-old man died near a polling booth, reportedly from a heart attack.
- ▪The highest polling percentage was 78.89% in Hamirpur, followed by 77.36% in Shimla.
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Around 72% polling was recorded in 47 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Himachal Pradesh, while 63.61% of the electorate exercised their franchise in the four municipal corporations on Sunday (May 17, 2026).The polling was peaceful throughout the State, State Chief Election Commissioner Anil Khachi said.Polling for 51 urban local bodies commenced at 7 a.m. and concluded at 3 p.m. Voting was held simultaneously in 64 wards in the four municipal corporations of Dharamshala, Solan, Mandi and Palampur, 229 wards in 25 municipal councils and 156 wards in 22 nagar panchayats in a single phase, with as many as 1,147 candidates in the fray for 449 posts.Mr. Khachi said 72.42% polling was recorded in municipal councils and nagar panchayats, and 63. 61% in municipal corporations.
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