Chandigarh: The Punjab Announces Election Dates for Four Municipal Councils schedule has officially been announced by the Punjab State Election Commission.
According to the notification issued under Section 13-A of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, elections will take place for members of Dinanagar Municipal Council, Gurdaspur Municipal Council, Qadian Municipal Council, and Sham Chaurasi Municipal Council.
Furthermore, the Local Government Department Punjab issued the official notification on May 21, 2026.
Nomination Process to Begin on May 28
As per the election schedule, candidates can submit nomination papers from May 28, 2026. The nomination filing process will continue daily between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the offices of the concerned Returning Officers.
Moreover, June 1, 2026, has been fixed as the last date for submitting nomination papers. Officials will scrutinize nomination papers on June 2, 2026.
After that, candidates can withdraw nominations until 3:00 PM on June 3, 2026.
Voting to Take Place on June 10
The Punjab Announces Election Dates for Four Municipal Councils voting process will take place on June 10, 2026. Polling will begin at 8:00 AM and continue until 4:00 PM.
Additionally, officials confirmed that authorities will count votes immediately after polling concludes on the same day. The State Election Commission stated that it has completed all preparations to ensure smooth polling arrangements.
Model Code of Conduct Comes Into Effect
Following the announcement of the election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct came into immediate effect in all concerned municipal council areas. The code will remain active until the entire election process concludes.
Furthermore, officials instructed authorities to strictly follow election guidelines and maintain transparency during the process.
Commission Promises Free and Fair Elections
Punjab State Election Commission assured citizens that it has made all necessary arrangements to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections.
Officials also stated that the administration will closely monitor the election process to maintain law and order. The Punjab Municipal Elections 2026 announcement has now increased political activity in the concerned municipal council areas.
Key Highlights
- Punjab announced elections for four municipal councils.
- Nomination filing will begin on May 28, 2026.
- Voting will take place on June 10, 2026.
- Vote counting will happen on the same day.
- Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect.
