Punjab civic body poll results LIVE: Counting to begin shortly; Mohali, Zirakpur among 102 seats in fray
The Punjab civic body elections saw a voter turnout of 63.94% across 102 municipalities. Counting of votes began at 8 AM, with results being crucial for major political parties ahead of next year's assembly polls. Reports of clashes and violence during the elections raised concerns about law and order in the state.
- ▪A total of 22,38,241 votes were cast in the elections covering 1,897 wards and 3,833 polling booths.
- ▪Nagar Panchayats recorded the highest voter turnout at 76.18%, while Municipal Corporations had a turnout of 59.91%.
- ▪Clashes involving supporters of various political parties were reported, leading to injuries and allegations of booth capturing.
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LivePunjab civic body poll results LIVE: Counting to begin shortly; Mohali, Zirakpur among 102 seats in frayBy Shivam Pratap SinghUpdated on: May 29, 2026 7:55:29 AM ISTPunjab civic body poll results LIVE: Punjab witnessed an overall voter turnout of 63.94 per cent in the General Elections to Municipalities-2026, according to the official poll-day summary released by the State Election authorities.Punjab civic body poll results LIVE: Voters lined up at polling stations to cast their votes during the Punjab municipal election, in Mohali on Tuesday.<style>#seemoreWords { display: none !important; }</style>Punjab civic body poll results LIVE: The results of elections to 102 civic bodies in Punjab will be declared today, with counting by the state Election Commission set to begin at 8am.
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