Municipal Polls Archives - National Times

14 May

BJP’s Landslide Victory in Municipal Polls a Mandate for Development and Service, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP victory, Good Governance, Haryana politics, Municipal Polls, Nayab Singh Saini, Triple Engine, Urban Development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has characterized the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) significant victory in the recent municipal elections as a definitive public endorsement of development and transparent governance. Speaking as the chief guest at a felicitation ceremony in Panchkula for newly elected mayors, chairmen, and councillors, Saini expressed his gratitude to the residents of the province for choosing what he described as a "triple engine government." He asserted that the one-sided results across major urban centres, including Panchkula, Ambala, and Sonipat, indicate that citizens have prioritized national interest and progress over the politics of nepotism…

11 May

Punjab Election Commission Unveils Schedule for Crucial Municipal and Council Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElection Commission, local bodies, Municipal Polls, Punjab elections, Voter Turnout, voting schedule

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The political landscape of Punjab is preparing for a significant democratic transition following the official proclamation of the local body election schedule by State Election Commissioner Dr. Raj Kamal Chaudhary. Citizens across the province will head to the polls on May 26 to elect representatives for eight major municipal corporations, seventy-six municipal councils, and twenty-one nagar panchayats. The commission has set the voting hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a meticulous counting process scheduled to commence on May 29. This announcement has triggered the immediate implementation of the model code of conduct, which effectively halts…

07 May

Haryana government declares paid holiday on May 10 for municipal elections

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana Elections, Local Governance, Municipal Polls, paid holiday, voting rights

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has announced a paid holiday on Sunday, May 10, 2026, to facilitate voter participation in the upcoming municipal civic polls. This directive applies to all registered voters residing in the specific regions where polling is scheduled to take place. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued an official notification outlining the details of the exemption to ensure that citizens can exercise their democratic rights without facing any professional or financial setbacks. The electoral process on this date will cover a broad range of municipal bodies across the province. Voters will cast their ballots to elect the…

04 May

Haryana Municipal Elections Set for May 10, Election Commission Issues Identity Guidelines

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaElection Commission, Haryana Elections, Identity proof, Municipal Polls, voter ID, Voting guidelines

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission has announced that general elections for three municipal corporations, one municipality, and three municipal councils will be held across the province on May 10. According to a spokesperson for the Commission, the voting window has been set from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. To ensure maximum participation, the Commission has issued comprehensive guidelines regarding voter identification, emphasizing that no eligible citizen should be denied their right to vote due to the lack of a formal Voter Photo Identity Card. Officials have confirmed that residents whose names are recorded in the current electoral…

30 Apr

Haryana Election Commission Orders Removal of Political Signs Ahead of Local Polls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCode of Conduct, Election Commission, Haryana Elections, Local Governance, Municipal Polls, Political Hoardings

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission has issued a formal directive to remove all political nameplates and hoardings in municipalities where elections are currently proposed. A spokesperson for the commission confirmed on Thursday that the presence of boards featuring the names of mayors, presidents, and council members in public spaces such as streets and intersections constitutes a direct violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The commission has taken serious note of these displays and is demanding immediate corrective action to maintain a level playing field for the upcoming electoral process. Deputy Commissioners across the affected regions have…