The Majitha Municipal Council election results for 2026 were declared on May 29, bringing a clear verdict for the local body. The counting of votes began early in the morning and concluded by evening, with the final tally showing a decisive win for the ruling party in several wards.
Key Winners and Losers
In the closely watched wards, candidates from major parties including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and Indian National Congress contested fiercely. The AAP secured a majority in the council, winning 12 out of 20 seats. The SAD managed to win 5 seats, while the Congress trailed with 3 seats. Independent candidates failed to make a significant impact.
Prominent Winning Candidates
- Ward 1: Rajinder Kaur (AAP) defeated SAD's Gurpreet Singh by over 1,500 votes.
- Ward 5: Harpreet Singh (AAP) won against Congress's Balwinder Kaur with a margin of 2,100 votes.
- Ward 10: SAD's Simranjit Kaur emerged victorious in a tight race against AAP's candidate.
Trailing Candidates
Several prominent faces faced defeat, including former council president Manjit Singh (Congress) from Ward 3, who lost to AAP's newcomer by 800 votes. SAD's candidate from Ward 8 also lost by a narrow margin of 200 votes.
Overall Performance
The voter turnout was recorded at 68%, slightly lower than the previous election. The AAP's strong campaign focusing on local development and sanitation resonated with voters. The SAD and Congress blamed internal factionalism for their poor show.
Speaking after the results, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated the winning candidates and assured full support for the council's development agenda. The opposition leaders promised to raise public issues in the council.
The Majitha Municipal Council election is seen as a bellwether for the upcoming state assembly by-elections. Political analysts believe the results reflect the public's continued trust in the AAP government's performance at the state level.
