Chandigarh mayor election

Chandigarh, January 29, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Chandigarh mayoral election on Thursday, securing a comfortable majority and electing party councillor Saurabh Joshi as the new mayor. The BJP bagged 18 votes, sealing a one-sided outcome in the civic contest.Support for Joshi was evident even before the voting process began, with party members extending congratulations in advance. In a departure from past practice, the election was conducted through a show of hands by councillors instead of a secret ballot, making the proceedings more transparent.This election marked the first time that all three major political parties…