Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) held its mayoral elections on Tuesday, electing Sarabjit Singh Samana as the new Mayor. Rajinder Parshad was chosen as Senior Deputy Mayor, while Harpal Singh Channa assumed the role of Deputy Mayor. The elections took place at the MC office, with at least 35 councillors supporting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates. This support included 27 councillors from the party itself, along with Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh.
Oath of Office and Congratulations
Prior to the elections, all 50 newly elected councillors of the MC were administered the oath of office. Punjab Cabinet Minister and AAP State President Aman Arora, who was deputed by the party high command to oversee the mayoral elections, congratulated the newly elected office bearers. He expressed confidence that the new team would work with dedication to accelerate the development of Mohali and strengthen civic services for residents.
Aman Arora addressed the media, stating that Mohali would be showcased as a model city. He emphasized that the pace of development would be further accelerated to transform it into a city of dreams. AAP District President Prabhjot Kaur and Chairman of the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Dr. Sunny Singh Ahluwalia, who was also a top contender for the mayor's post, were present on the occasion.
Gratitude and Assumption of Charge
MLA Kulwant Singh expressed gratitude to all councillors and party workers for their support and cooperation in ensuring the successful election of the Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor. He stated that the newly elected leadership would work tirelessly to address civic issues and fulfil the aspirations of city residents.
Following his election, Sarabjit Singh Samana, son of Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh, formally assumed charge as Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Mohali. Rajinder Parshad assumed office as Senior Deputy Mayor, while Harpal Singh Channa took charge as Deputy Mayor.
Celebrations and Victory Procession
Several party workers celebrated the electoral victory by dancing to the beat of dhol outside the MC office. Later, they took out a victory procession in the market, with Samana accepting congratulations while riding in an open-top jeep. The atmosphere was festive as supporters gathered to celebrate the new leadership.
