CHANDIGARH â Seeing it as a referendum against the centerâs new farm laws, the ruling Congress, led by Amarinder Singh, a strong advocate for nullifying the âdraconianâ farm laws, on Feb. 17 emerged as the largest party in the Punjab civic polls, winning six of the seven municipal corporations, leaving the Akalis, AAP and BJP far behind.
The results have come as a shot in the arm for the chief minister, with party chief Sunil Jakhar not losing the opportunity to launch the âCapt for 2022â campaign to ensure the partyâs return to power in the Assembly polls slated for early next year, under the leadership of Amarinder Singh.
Updated Feb 18, 2021 | 15:15 IST
Mohali MC election 2021 results: The counting of votes for the Municipal Corporation in Mohali was delayed because of a repoll at two booths. Representational image | Photo Credit: IANS
Chandigarh: The ruling Congress in Punjab won the Municipal Corporation Elections in Mohali on Thursday by bagging 37 of the 50 wards. The final result suggests that the Congress registered victory in 37 wards, while Independents won in the remaining 13.
With today’s result, the Congress has registered victory in seven municipal corporations and emerged as the leading party in the Moga municipal corporation, where no party managed to get a clear majority.
The fate of 2,252 candidates will be decided on Wednesday as the counting of ballots for the 116 Punjab urban local bodies, including seven high-stake municipal corporations, began amid tight security, electoral officials said.Amid allegations .
Cong heads for big win in Punjab urban civic polls
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Wed, Feb 17 2021 14:27 IST |
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Cong heads for big win in Punjab urban civic polls. Image Source: IANS News
Chandigarh, Feb 17 : In a major rout for the opposition amid the farmers protest and just a year ahead of the Assembly polls in Punjab, the Congress won seven municipal corporations and was leading in other civic body polls, while the BJP, facing anger over the contentious Central farm laws, had a dismal show in its urban dominated segments.
The Congress won municipal corporations in Abohar, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Moga, Batala and Hoshiarpur.