Election Schedule Announced for Hoshiarpur Municipal Corporation
The Punjab State Election Commission has officially announced the schedule for the General Elections-2026 of the Hoshiarpur Municipal Corporation. Polling for all 50 wards will take place on July 5, 2026, a Sunday, as confirmed by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development)-cum-Additional District Election Officer Nikas Kumar.
According to the election programme, candidates wishing to contest can file their nomination papers from June 22 to June 25. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted by the respective Returning Officers on June 26. The final list of eligible candidates will be released on June 27 after the withdrawal process is complete.
Three Nomination Centres Established
Nikas Kumar stated that three nomination centres have been set up for different ward groups. Candidates from Ward Nos. 1 to 17 will submit their papers at the Court Room in the SDM Office, Tehsil Complex, Hoshiarpur, near Jail Chowk. For Ward Nos. 18 to 31, nominations will be filed at the office of the Executive Engineer, Construction Division No. 1, Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads Branch), located near the Main Post Office in Civil Lines, Hoshiarpur. Candidates from Ward Nos. 32 to 50 must go to the court room of the District Development and Panchayat Officer’s Office on the first floor of the District Administrative Complex.
Security and Fair Conduct Assured
The Additional District Election Officer emphasized that adequate security arrangements have been directed at all nomination centres to ensure a smooth and peaceful process. He added, “The district administration is fully committed to conducting free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections.” The election is expected to see active participation from multiple political parties and independent candidates across the 50 wards.
