BJP Dominates Three Himachal Civic Bodies in Elections
The BJP won clear majorities in Solan, Mandi and Dharamshala, while analysts said Ashish Butail’s local influence helped Congress hold Palampur.
- In a significant political shift, the BJP captured three of four municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh, dealing a major setback to the ruling Congress government ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
- The BJP secured clear majorities in the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation, Solan Municipal Corporation, and Mandi, winning 11, 10, and 12 wards respectively, strengthening BJP MLA and former Congress minister Sudhir Sharma.
- Congress MLA Ashish Butail retained the Palampur Municipal Corporation, where his party won 11 of 15 wards, marking a personal triumph for Butail amid broader state-level losses.
- Jai Ram Thakur claimed voters rejected Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's promises, while a senior Congress leader admitted the defeat represents a major setback for the ruling party.
- These municipal results offer an early indication of the political mood in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, strengthening the Opposition's position against the current government.
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In Himachal Pradesh's civic elections, the BJP secured a significant lead, winning three of the four municipal corporations. Congress retained only the Palampur Municipal Corporation. The BJP attributed this to public support, while the Congress argued that the results of four municipal corporations do not determine the overall statewide mandate.
BJP Dominates Three Himachal Civic Bodies in Elections
The BJP secured victories in three of Himachal Pradesh's four municipal corporation elections. While Congress held onto Palampur, BJP took control of Mandi, Dharamshala, and Solan. BJP obtained 37 seats in total, overshadowing Congress's 23. Elections marked a significant shift in political momentum within the state.
Himachal people have rejected Congress misrule, BJP wins three out of four municipal corporations: Rajeev Bindal
"People of Himachal Pradesh have voted against the misrule of the Congress government. The anti-youth, anti-women and anti-farmer policies of the government have been rejected by the electorate," Bindal said.
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