The BJP secured victory in the Municipal Corporations of Mandi, Dharamshala and Solan, while the Congress won in Palampur 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 seatsRelated News: Congress retains Palampur MC, BJP faces soul-searchingVoting took place in 17 wards each in the Dharamshala and Solan Municipal Corporations and 15 wards each in Mandi and Palampur.Related News: Palampur emerges as Congress’s bastion, Ashish Butail’s leadership under spotlightThe 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.BJP MLA from Dharamshala said the results reflected public support for the party’s development agenda and welfare initiatives.–PTICongress retains Palampur MC with 11-4 victory over BJPMay 31, 2026 2:01 pmThe Congress registered a decisive victory in the Palampur Municipal Corporation elections, winning 11 of the 15 wards and retaining control of the civic body for a second consecutive term. The BJP managed just four seats, suffering a setback in one of its traditional strongholds in Kangra district. Palampur MLA Ashish Butail said the result reflected public faith in the Congress party’s development agenda and civic governance. The outcome is being seen as a morale booster for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, while prompting introspection within BJP ranks over its local strategy and leadership.BJP 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.