BJP improves footprint in Punjab municipal elections 2026, seat tally jumps to 163 from just 20 in 2021 polls

BJP improves footprint in Punjab municipal elections 2026, seat tally jumps to 163 from just 20 in 2021 polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has significantly improved its performance in the Punjab municipal elections 2026, results for which were announced on Friday. The saffron party emerged as a stronger force in several urban local bodies across the state despite the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dominating the overall contest. According to results declared so far, the BJP has won 162 wards across the 8 municipal corporations, 76 municipal councils and 21 …