AAP wins over 48% wards in big Punjab sweep, results seen as ‘semi-final’ before 2027 elections
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) achieved a significant victory in Punjab's civic body elections, winning over 48% of the wards. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described the results as a validation of his government's development efforts and a rejection of divisive politics. The election results are being viewed as a precursor to the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections.
- ▪AAP won 954 out of 1,977 wards in the elections.
- ▪The Congress secured 393 wards, while the Shiromani Akali Dal won 192 and the BJP 172.
- ▪AAP's victories included major cities like Moga, Barnala, Bathinda, and Batala.
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AAP wins over 48% wards in big Punjab sweep, results seen as ‘semi-final’ before 2027 electionsAAP won 954 of the total 1,977 wards, while the Congress secured 393 wards. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) won 192 wards and BJP 172.Published on: May 30, 2026 6:58 AM ISTBy Vishal RambaniShare viaCopy link The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won more than 48 percent of the wards in Punjab’s civic body elections, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday describing the results as an endorsement of his government’s development works and a rejection of the opposition’s “politics of hatred”.Supporters of AAP candidates celebrating outside a counting centre in Bathinda on Friday.
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