The BJP is leading in the Municipal Corporations of Mandi and Dharamshala, while the Congress was ahead in Palampur, according to initial trends as counting of votes progressed on Jattvibeday.Polling for 64 wards across the four Municipal Corporations of Mandi, Dharamshala, Palampur and Solan was held on May 17. The elections were conducted on party symbols.Related news: BJP secures victory in Dharamsala MC polls; wins 11 of the 17 wardsRelated News: BJP sweeps Mandi MC elections, wins 12 of the 14 contested seatsVoting took place in 17 wards each in the Dharamshala and Solan Municipal Corporations and 15 wards each in Mandi and Palampur.The counting of votes began at 9 am on Jattvibeday.Speaking to reporters, Mandi (Sadar) BJP MLA Anil Sharma said that the civic poll trends indicated that the BJP was on course to win the Assembly elections scheduled for the end of 2027.In Dharamshala, the BJP was leading in 11 of the 17 wards, according to BJP leaders. BJP MLA from Dharamshala said the results reflected public support for the party’s development agenda and welfare initiatives.–PTIBJP retains Mandi MC elections, secures 12 of the 14 contested seatsMay 31, 2026 12:33 pmThe BJP registered a landslide victory in the Mandi Municipal Corporation elections, winning 12 of the 14 wards where polling was held and retaining control of the civic body for a second consecutive term. The Congress managed just one seat, while Congress rebel-turned-Independent Alaknanda Handa won from Ward No. 1 (Khaliyar). Polling was not held in Behna ward after residents boycotted the election over local issues. The BJP improved on its previous performance, increasing its tally from 11 seats in the last MC polls to 12 this time. Former Himachal CM and LoP Jai Ram Thakur joined party workers in celebrating the victory, describing the result as an endorsement of the BJP’s development agenda.BJP sweeps Solan Municipal CorporationMay 31, 2026 12:09 pmThe BJP secured a clear majority in Solan, winning 10 seats. The Congress managed 6 seats, while one seat was won by an Independent candidate. Counting and official confirmation of all results are awaited.Congress leads Palampur MC, BJP suffers major setbackMay 31, 2026 11:55 amOf the first 10 wards where results were announced in Palampur, the Congress party emerged victorious in 9 wards, giving itself a commanding early lead. Political observers say the results raise questions about the BJP’s local strategy, leadership and grassroots connect. The outcome is being seen as a strong endorsement of the Congress campaign focused on civic issues and local governance and is likely to spark introspection within BJP ranks. The BJP faces the challenge of rebuilding public confidence ahead of future electoral contests.BJP secures majority in Dharamsala Municipal CorporationMay 31, 2026 11:46 amThe BJP has won the Dharamsala Municipal Corporation election, securing 11 seats in the 17-member civic body. The Congress won 5 seats, while 1 seat went to an Independent candidate.