Punjab is set to witness the curtain-raiser for the 2027 Assembly polls on Tuesday as 7,555 candidates battle it out in the civic body elections. Polling began at 8 am and will continue till 5 pm.The State Election Commission has deputed around 32,000 police personnel and 35,000 election staff to ensure free and fair elections at eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats.State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari said, “We have declared 740 booths sensitive and 274 hyper sensitive. Adequate force has been deployed to ensure that no untoward incident takes place.”A total of 35.45 lakh voters will exercise their franchise to elect councillors for 1,896 wards. The eight municipal corporations include Abohar, Bathinda, Barnala, Batala, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali and Pathankot.Ludhiana records 60.3% turnout till 5 pmMay 26, 2026 6:10 pmThe civic bypolls in Ludhiana district recorded an overall voter turnout of 60.30 per cent till 5 pm on Tuesday. Payal registered the highest polling at 78.79 per cent, followed by Raikot (70.14 per cent), Doraha (69.43 per cent), Samrala (67.21 per cent), Jagraon (62.75 per cent) and Khanna (53.08 per cent).SAD leader Bikram Majithia alleges violence, voter intimidation during Amritsar MC pollsMay 26, 2026 5:43 pmSAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged violence and voter intimidation during the MC polls. A party worker reportedly sustained a serious head injury after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by supporters of the ruling party. Another voter alleged that he was slapped by the husband of the AAP candidate from Ward No. 9. Majithia brought the matter to the notice of senior police officials and demanded strict action against those involved.Stone-pelting reported in Samana’s Ward No. 19; tension simmers as polling nears endMay 26, 2026 4:55 pmClashes and skirmishes continue at several places in Samana as polling nears its close. Police personnel are struggling to pacify the opposition candidates, who have been raising slogans against the AAP and the police administration. Stone-pelting has also been reported from Ward No. 19, where several SAD and Congress workers were allegedly beaten up by AAP supporters, even as the police allegedly remained mute spectators.Heated argument at sensitive polling booth in Nawanshahr’s Ward No. 13May 26, 2026 4:25 pmVoting at a sensitive polling booth in Ward No. 13 of Nawanshahr witnessed tense moments during the civic bypolls after Independent candidates Paramjit Singh Bakhshi and Makhan Singh Grewal got involved in a heated argument outside the booth over alleged voter influencing. Supporters of both candidates also gathered at the spot.According to eyewitnesses, the atmosphere around the booth had remained tense since morning. The situation escalated around 2 pm when both candidates, along with their supporters, allegedly exchanged arguments, prompting senior police officials to intervene. Both candidates were seen arguing near the polling booth before police personnel separated them and moved them away from the voting area to prevent further escalation. Senior police officers remained present at the spot and attempted to pacify both sides. SDM Anamjyot Kaur said the issue was minor and occurred during the normal course of polling. “It was resolved in time, and everything was fine,” she said. Police officials present at the booth said polling was proceeding peacefully in other areas and that the issue was confined to this particular booth. Deputy Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh said he had also visited the ward earlier in the day to review polling arrangements and monitor the situation at the sensitive booth.Patiala records 45.51% turnout till 2 pmMay 26, 2026 3:26 pmPatiala district recorded an overall voter turnout of 45.51 per cent till 2 pm. Patran registered the highest polling at 50.84 per cent, followed by Rajpura (45.75 per cent), Nabha (44.99 per cent) and Samana (43.26 per cent).Fatehgarh Sahib records 51% turnout till 2 pmMay 26, 2026 3:21 pmFatehgarh Sahib civic bypolls recorded an overall voter turnout of 51 per cent till 2 pm. Khamanon registered the highest polling at 57.97 per cent, followed by Mandi Gobindgarh (53.61 per cent), Bassi Pathana (47.71 per cent) and Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib (44.73 per cent).Hoshiarpur district records 46.48% voter turnout till 2 pmMay 26, 2026 3:15 pmThe Municipal Council elections in Hoshiarpur district recorded an overall voter turnout of 46.48 per cent till 2 pm on Tuesday. Garhdiwala witnessed the highest polling at 58.98 per cent, followed by Hariana (50.57 per cent), Urmur Tanda (46.01 per cent), Dasuya (45.51 per cent), Garhshankar (44.92 per cent) and Mukerian (44.37 per cent).Ludhiana civic bypolls see 44.09% turnout till 2 pmMay 26, 2026 3:13 pmThe civic bypolls in Ludhiana district recorded an overall voter turnout of 44.09 per cent till 2 pm on Tuesday. Payal witnessed the highest polling at 59.32 per cent, followed by Raikot (49.11 per cent), Samrala (48.94 per cent), Doraha (47.97 per cent), Jagraon (44.44 per cent) and Khanna (40.43 per cent).Police resort to ‘lathi charge’ in Patiala’s Samana; 3 injured, 1 hospitalisedMay 26, 2026 3:11 pmPolice in Samana resorted to lathi charge on Tuesday, near a polling booth, as some party workers created ruckus. Three people sustained minor injuries in the process. One person has been admitted to a hospital after being electrocuted during the melee.Former Cabinet Minister Gurkirat Singh Kotli protests in Khanna over missing votes, booth irregularitiesMay 26, 2026 3:06 pmAn atmosphere of tension prevailed outside a polling station in Ward No. 5 of Khanna, when former Cabinet Minister Gurkirat Singh Kotli raised allegations of large-scale deletion of votes and movement of AAP volunteers inside polling stations in different wards of the city. The row escalated after Congress candidate Neeru Rani found her vote missing from her ward’s voter list. It was later traced to another polling booth, sparking resentment among supporters and residents. Kotli also protested in Ward No. 15, alleging AAP volunteers and outsiders were roaming inside polling stations and issuing voter slips. Heated arguments followed, prompting Congress workers and residents to raise slogans and demand action from poll authorities. SDM Swati Tiwana said the issue was resolved after voters were informed about their polling booths and officials were deputed to address other concerns.BJP candidate’s husband assaulted in a clash at BarnalaMay 26, 2026 2:56 pmSevere tension gripped Barnala’s Ward No. 15 after a clash erupted in the afternoon. BJP canddate Deepinder Kaur’s husband was attacked following a heated argument over allegations of fake voting in favour of the current ruling party’s candidate. Jasbir Singh, the victim, was targeted by a rival group at a polling station. During the altercation, his turban was forcibly removed and was struck with a weapon. He was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition, sustaining head injuries.45.60% voter turnout recorded till 2 pmMay 26, 2026 2:52 pmOverall polling percentage stands at 45.60 per cent till 2 pm during the ongoing electoral process.Clash between Akalis, AAP supporters mars polling in GidderbahaMay 26, 2026 2:50 pmPolitical tension escalates into violent confrontation as workers and supporters of Aam Aadmi Party and Shiromani Akali Dal engage in physical clash during ongoing electoral process in Gidderbaha. ​According to eyewitness accounts, the trouble initiated over arguments regarding administrative setups near the polling booths.Candidates maintain decorum at Ward Number 8 in MalerkotlaMay 26, 2026 2:29 pmMalerkotla: Candidates of the BJP, Congress and AAP maintained decorum at Ward Number 8 of the city. SAD aspirant Abdul Hameed had withdrawn his nomination, making the contest almost triangular, whereas there are at least four independent candidates, according to the administration. The ward has a mixed population including Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Christians. Unlike other parts of the state where tensions were reported during polling, candidates at Ward Number 8 decided to leave the outcome entirely to the voters. Appreciating the gesture shown by Manpreet Bagga (BJP), Rajesh Kumar (Congress) and Khushi Mohammad (AAP), Malerkotla SSP Gurmit Singh said candidates and supporters at other 60 wards of the district should also avoid confrontation over petty poll-related issues related. “We are pleased that almost all candidates at Ward Number 8 of the Malerkotla Municipal Council, including those launched by the three major political parties, decided not to interfere in the smooth functioning of polling booths,” he said. Singh said that volunteers and voters cooperated in ensuring smooth polling in accordance with the guidelines of the State Election Commission.44.71 per cent polling till 2 pm in AdampurMay 26, 2026 2:18 pmAdampur witnessed 44.71 per cent voter turnout till 2 pm. The Municipal Council elections in Adampur largely remained peaceful, with polling progressing smoothly across 13 wards. However, certain female voters alleged discrepancies in the voter lists, claiming that their names had been shifted to different wards. They said that while a few members of their families were able to cast their votes in their designated wards, the names of other family members had allegedly been shifted elsewhere, causing confusion and inconvenience at polling booths.Poling till 12 noon in SAS NagarMay 26, 2026 2:15 pmMohali MC: 29.28 per cent; Derabassi MC: 28.4 per cent; Kurali MC: 32.16 per cent; Banur MC: 39.12 per cent; Zirakpur MC: 25.03 per cent; Naya Gaon MC: 32 per cent; Lalru MC: 34.78 per cent31.49 per cent polling till 12 noon in Hoshiarpur Nagar CouncilsMay 26, 2026 2:13 pmMukerian: 28.66 per cent; Dasuya: 31.60 per cent; Urmur Tanda: 30.81 per cent; Hariana: 35.81 per cent; Gardhiwala: 41.17 per cent; Garhshankar: 30.91 per cent30.88 per cent polling till 12 pm in NawanshahrMay 26, 2026 2:11 pmBanga: 31.7 per cent; Nawanshahr: 29.6 per cent; Rahon: 34.6 per cent98-year-old Devki Rani, wife of late Krishan, exercises her franchise at booth number 26 set up at Paradise Public School in Dera Bassi.May 26, 2026 2:09 pmPoling till 12 noon in Mohali districtMay 26, 2026 2:06 pmMohali MC: 44.11 per cent; Dera Bassi MC: 28.4 per cent; Kurali MC: 32.16 per cent; Banur MC: 39.12 per cent; Zirakpur MC:  25.3 per cent; Nayagaon MC: 32 per centBJP stages protest at Amritsar’s Ramdas, alleges misuse of administrative, police machineryMay 26, 2026 1:18 pmAmritsar: BJP workers, led by former Ajnala MLA Amarpal Singh Bony Ajnala, staged a protest at Ramdas town, alleging misuse of the administrative and police machinery. The BJP leader alleged that the AAP has set up booths near polling stations in the restricted area. He also accused AAP MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal of going inside voting stations in violation of the norms. “AAP MLA, his family and Chamchas are trying to intimidate voters,” he alleged. Elections for 11 wards of the Ramdas Municipal Council are under way.42.55 per cent polling till 12 noon in Fazilka districtMay 26, 2026 12:52 pmArniwala Nagar Panchayat: 54.30 per cent; Abohar Municipal Corporation: 35.74 per cent; Fazilka Municipal Council: 37.61 per cent27 per cent voting till 12 noon in Kapurthala MC; 34 per cent in Sultanpur Lodhi MCMay 26, 2026 12:51 pmKapurthala MC: 27 per cent; Sultanpur Lodhi MC: 34 per cent32.02 per cent voting till 12 noon in Ludhiana MCsMay 26, 2026 12:49 pmDoraha: 33.13 per cent; Jagraon: 30.92 per cent; Khanna: 30.73 per cent; Payal: 41.86 per cent; Raikot: 35.15 per cent; Samrala: 34.20 per cent32 per cent voting till 12 noon in AmritsarMay 26, 2026 12:46 pmAmritsar: 32 per cent voting has been recorded in the civic body elections here till 12pm.31.6 per cent polling till 12 noon: State Election CommissionMay 26, 2026 12:43 pmPunjab witnessed a voter turnout of 31.6 per cent till 12 noon in the ongoing civic body elections, the State Election Commission said on Tuesday.In a display of unity and democratic AAP’s Pallavi Singla, Congress’ Radha Goyal and BJP’s Shweta are seen together outside a polling booth in Ward Number 27 of Mandi Gobindgarh.May 26, 2026 12:41 pmNo wheelchair facility for elderly, disabled voters at Samrala polling boothsMay 26, 2026 12:38 pmLudhiana: While polling for the Samrala Municipal Council elections began peacefully on Monday, the administration faced criticism over the lack of wheelchair facilities for elderly and specially-abled voters at several polling booths. Many elderly and disabled voters had to face inconvenience as no wheelchairs were available at polling stations despite claims of elaborate arrangements by the administration for smooth polling. In several cases, family members and local residents were seen carrying disabled persons to polling booths to help them cast their votes. The issue exposed gaps in arrangements made for voter convenience during the civic polls. Voters said basic facilities should have been ensured for senior citizens and differently-abled persons, especially during elections. Meanwhile, polling continued peacefully across 12 wards of the Samrala Municipal Council amid security arrangements. A total of 17,167 voters, including 8,792 men and 8,372 women, are eligible to cast their votes to decide the fate of 50 candidates. Three wards — Number 1, 4 and 12 — had already been declared elected unopposed earlier. SDM Samarala Gursimrajit Kaur visited one of the polling booths after complaints surfaced regarding the absence of wheelchairs. She assured voters that wheelchair facilities would be arranged shortly to facilitate elderly and disabled voters.2 BJP workers held for ‘distributing’ opium, cash; party cries foulMay 26, 2026 12:33 pmFazilka: Two persons allegedly linked to the BJP were arrested by police for distributing opium and cash in Arniwala sub-tehsil during the intervening night. Notably, elections to the Nagar Panchayat are being held in 11 wards of Arniwala. Jalalabad DSP Gursewak Singh said the accused were nabbed on the outskirts of Jalalabad town. He said that 32.5 grams of opium and Rs 40,600 in cash were recovered from their possession. The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Lalla Basti, Jalalabad, and Harbhajan Singh, a resident of Aggarwal Colony, Jalalabad. They have been booked under Sections 173 (bribery) and 174 (influence someone during elections) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, besides Sections 18, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act.Minor clashes reported in Samana; DSP reaches spot to disperse crowd near polling boothMay 26, 2026 12:25 pmMinor clashes were reported in Samana, following which DSP Fateh Brar reached the spot to disperse a crowd near a polling booth.Clashes erupt over ‘fake’ voting at Moga civic polls; police interveneMay 26, 2026 12:25 pmMoga: Tensions flared during the municipal elections at polling booths 104, 105 and 106 after opposition parties alleged instances of fraudulent and fake voting early in the day. The situation escalated into a confrontation inside the polling stations. Rival candidates accused an AAP candidate of openly threatening and intimidating other contestants, bringing the voting process to a brief halt. As tensions mounted, a team of senior police officials rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, ensuring that polling resumed peacefully.First-time voter casts her vote at Banga in Nawanshahr on Tuesday.May 26, 2026 11:45 amZirakpur: Women brave the hot weather while going to to cast their votes for the Zirakpur Municipal Council election at Lohgarh in Zirakpur on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Ravi KumarMay 26, 2026 11:43 amFirst-time voters at a polling centre at Sohana in Mohali on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: VickyMay 26, 2026 11:38 amVoters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes in Samana on Tuesday morning.May 26, 2026 11:35 amSinghpura, Zirakpur: Women show their voter ID cards while waiting for their turn to cast votes in the Zirakpur Municipal Council elections at Singhpura village in Zirakpur on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Ravi KumarMay 26, 2026 11:33 amDramatic face-off in Faridkot: AAP MLA corners BJP leader, alleges use of ‘Army bus’ for ferrying votersMay 26, 2026 11:28 amDuring the civic body elections in Faridkot on Tuesday morning, a heated confrontation broke out between ruling party workers and a BJP leader. Read more: https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/dramatic-face-off-in-faridkot-aap-mla-corners-bjp-leader-alleges-use-of-army-bus-for-ferrying-voters/Polling percent in Fazilka district till 10 amMay 26, 2026 11:28 amAbohar Municipal Corporation: 17 per cent; Fazilka Municipal Council: 18 per cent; Arniwala Nagar Panchayat: 30 per cent15.92 per cent voting till 11 am in Zira; 14.50 per cent in Talwandi BhaiMay 26, 2026 11:25 amFerozepur: 15.92 per cent voting has been recorded in Zira and 14.50 per cent in Talwandi Bhai till the filing of this report. Voting for the Municipal Council elections in Ferozepur city, Zira and Talwandi Bhai began peacefully with no untoward incident reported from any part of the district till the filing of this report. Amid rising temperatures, a large number of voters preferred to reach polling booths early to avoid the scorching heat. Elderly voters also participated enthusiastically in the electoral process. A 96-year-old voter Harbans Kaur, a resident of the city area, said after casting her vote that she had voted for the betterment of her city and had reached the polling station early in the morning. Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma said that all arrangements for the Municipal Council elections had been completed in advance and polling parties had already been dispatched to their respective duty locations. She said that a total of 281 candidates are in the fray, including 138 candidates from Ferozepur Municipal Council, 87 from Zira and 56 from Talwandi Bhai. A total of 1,20,271 voters are eligible to cast their votes, including 57,217 male voters, 63,049 female voters and five others. The district administration has set up 132 polling booths across 63 wards, including 85 booths for 33 wards in Ferozepur, 31 booths for 17 wards in Zira and 16 booths for 13 wards in Talwandi Bhai. Meanwhile, former Municipal Council president Rohit Grover alleged inadequate arrangements at certain polling stations. He claimed that facilities for specially-abled voters, including tricycles, were missing and fans at some polling centres were not functioning properly.Congress leader Raja Warring, wife ride bullock cart to polling booth to protest fuel price hikeMay 26, 2026 11:13 amToday, we are going on Bullock cart to vote in symbolic protest against the continuous fuel price hike by the Modi Government.We demand an immediate rollback of the nearly ₹7 increase in petrol and diesel prices. When crude oil prices were low, the government never passed the… pic.twitter.com/n3B0JwsecS— Amarinder Singh Raja Warring (@RajaBrar_INC) May 26, 2026Polling till 10 am in Mohali districtMay 26, 2026 11:03 amMohali MC: 13.9 per cent; Dera Bassi MC: 13.9 per cent; Kurali MC: 16.30 per cent; Banur MC: 19.4 per cent; Zirakpur MC: 9 per cent; Nayagaon MC: 16 per cent15.07 per cent polling till 10 am in Ludhiana MCsMay 26, 2026 11:03 amDoraha: 16. 21 per cent; Jagraon: 11.09 per cent; Khanna: 14.00 per cent; Payal: 19.15 per cent; Raikot: 17.42 per cent; Samrala: 16.40 per cent13.5 per cent polling till 10 am: State Election CommissionMay 26, 2026 10:56 amPunjab witnessed a voter turnout of 13.5 per cent till 10 am in the ongoing civic body elections, the State Election Commission said on Tuesday.Kapurthala sees 11 per cent turnout till 10 am; Sultanpur Lodhi records 15 per cent votingMay 26, 2026 10:52 amKapurthala: The district witnessed 11 per cent voting turnout till 10 am in the Municipal Corporation polls, whereas Sultanpur Lodhi recorded 15 per cent voting in the Municipal Council elections.An octogenarian woman reaches a polling booth on a crude wheel seat with the help of her son at Ahmedgarh. Photo: Mahesh SharmaMay 26, 2026 10:26 amFirst-time women voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Municipal Corporation elections at a polling booth in Majitha on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Vishal KumarMay 26, 2026 10:23 amA 100-year-old man casts his vote in the Municipal Corporation elections at a polling booth in Majitha on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Vishal KumarMay 26, 2026 10:21 amFormer MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra casts his vote along with his family at a polling booth in Fatehgarh Sahib.May 26, 2026 10:16 amVoting begins in Fatehgarh Sahib civic polls; Congress candidate alleges booth encroachmentMay 26, 2026 10:14 amFatehgarh Sahib: Voting began at 139 polling booths of four Urban Local Bodies across 80 wards in the district. Women voters were seen standing in long queues at polling booths. Police have made elaborate security arrangements at polling stations. Congress candidate from Ward Number 2 in Mandi Gobindgarh alleged that his booth has been encroached by supporters of an AAP candidate. In a video message, he said that if the situation was not restored, he would commit suicide.Brisk voting begins across Mohali civic bodies; 4.80 lakh voters to exercise their franchiseMay 26, 2026 9:54 amMohali: Brisk voting began at 498 polling booths of seven Urban Local Bodies across 166 wards in Mohali district. Elderly and women voters were among the early participants to decide the fate of 695 candidates contesting the elections. A total of 4,80,781 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 695 candidates contesting the elections. The total electorate in Mohali district comprises 2,48,415 male voters, 2,32,340 female voters and 26 other voters. In the Municipal Corporation Mohali, 227 candidates are contesting from 50 wards. A total of 90,505 male voters, 84,844 female voters and eight other voters will cast their votes at 184 polling booths.Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh and his son Sarabjit Singh Samana pose after casting their votes at Lakhnaur village in Mohali. Sarabjit Singh (AAP) is contesting from ward Number 42.May 26, 2026 9:47 amLong queues mark polling in Fazilka amid scorching heat; voters complain of poor arrangementsMay 26, 2026 9:45 amPolling began today in 25 wards of the Municipal Council in Fazilka town amid enthusiastic participation by voters despite the scorching heat. Long queues were witnessed in most wards since morning. Some voters reached polling booths as early as 7 am, though polling officially started at 8 am, under the impression that voting would commence at 7 am. “There were no proper arrangements for drinking water, seating or wheelchairs for elderly persons,” said a voter, adding that many people had to stand in queues under the blazing sun due to the absence of tents at some booths. A large number of voters at Ward Number 22 were seen waiting patiently in queues. Some said they had arrived early in the morning, apprehending booth capturing or rigging later in the day.Congress candidate Jagdev Jagga injured in attack in RaikotMay 26, 2026 9:37 amLudhiana: AAP supporters and leaders were allegedly distributing clothes and shoes late Monday night in wards, to which Congress candidate Jagdev Singh Jagga objected. In the morning, when Jagga was on his way to his polling booth, he was allegedly attacked by about 20-30 persons armed with ‘kirpans’. He has been referred to DMCH, Ludhiana. Jagga is the Congress candidate from Ward Number 4 in Raikot. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain said, “We have informed the SSP, and law is taking its own course. We will not allow anyone to take law and order into their own hands”.AAP, Congress workers face off at 2 places in Patran; police step upMay 26, 2026 9:29 amPatran: Reports of face-offs between AAP and Congress workers were received from two places. Police intervened and brought the situation under control.Slow start to polling in Mandi Ahmedgarh; violence reported in Raikot villageMay 26, 2026 9:26 amMandi Ahmedgarh: Polling started at a slow pace in this Malwa region falling under Ludhiana and Malerkotla districts. At several polling booths, only a single-digit number of voters exercised their franchise during the first hour. While polling remained peaceful at most places, violence was reported from Shehbazpura in Raikot, where Congress candidate for Ward Number 4 Jagdev Singh Jagga was injured in an assault allegedly by AAP activists before the start of polling.As crucial Punjab civic polls begin, CM Mann’s predictions stir political buzzMay 26, 2026 9:15 amPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann once again stirred political debate in the state by claiming that in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections, the BJP would win 1-2 seats in Pathankot district, Congress would secure up to nine seats, and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) would draw a blank. Read more: https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/punjab/as-crucial-punjab-civic-polls-begin-cm-manns-predictions-stir-political-buzz/An elderly voter in a wheelchair shows the ink mark after casting his vote during the municipal corporation elections at a polling booth in Bathinda on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Pawan SharmaMay 26, 2026 9:08 amVoters queue up to cast their ballots during the Municipal Corporation elections at a polling booth in Bathinda on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Pawan SharmaMay 26, 2026 9:07 amA specially-abled voter leaves after casting his vote in the Municipal Council elections in Majitha on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Vishal KumarMay 26, 2026 8:45 amPolling begins for 55 wards in AmritsarMay 26, 2026 7:57 amAmritsar: Voting for 55 wards in five civic bodies in the district has started with the ruling party having already won 12 seats after the withdrawal and scrutiny of nominations. Earlier, the election process was started for 67 seats of three municipal councils, Jandiala Guru, Majitha and Ramdas, and two Nagar Panchayats, Ajnala and Rayya. However, after the completion of the nomination process, eight seats in Rayya, two in Jandiala Guru and two in Majitha were declared elected unopposed. A total of 209 candidates are in the fray.