The Gidderbaha Municipal Council election results for 2026 have been declared, revealing the winning and trailing candidates across various wards. The elections, held on May 29, 2026, witnessed a competitive contest among major political parties including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress.
Key Highlights of Gidderbaha Municipal Council Election 2026
The counting of votes took place under tight security arrangements. The voter turnout was recorded at approximately 72%, reflecting active participation from the electorate. The AAP emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority of seats, while SAD and Congress trailed behind.
Ward-wise Winning and Trailing Candidates
Here is a detailed breakdown of the results from each ward:
- Ward 1: Winner: Rajinder Kaur (AAP) – 1,245 votes; Runner-up: Harpreet Singh (SAD) – 1,012 votes.
- Ward 2: Winner: Gurpreet Singh (AAP) – 1,389 votes; Runner-up: Jaswant Singh (INC) – 1,101 votes.
- Ward 3: Winner: Manjit Kaur (SAD) – 1,178 votes; Runner-up: Simranjit Kaur (AAP) – 1,089 votes.
- Ward 4: Winner: Amandeep Singh (AAP) – 1,456 votes; Runner-up: Sukhwinder Singh (BJP) – 1,234 votes.
- Ward 5: Winner: Navjot Kaur (AAP) – 1,567 votes; Runner-up: Harvinder Singh (INC) – 1,321 votes.
- Ward 6: Winner: Kulwinder Singh (SAD) – 1,298 votes; Runner-up: Balwinder Kaur (AAP) – 1,187 votes.
- Ward 7: Winner: Rupinder Kaur (AAP) – 1,678 votes; Runner-up: Gurdev Singh (SAD) – 1,456 votes.
- Ward 8: Winner: Harpreet Kaur (INC) – 1,345 votes; Runner-up: Manpreet Singh (AAP) – 1,289 votes.
- Ward 9: Winner: Simranjit Singh (AAP) – 1,567 votes; Runner-up: Jaswant Kaur (SAD) – 1,432 votes.
- Ward 10: Winner: Gurmeet Kaur (AAP) – 1,678 votes; Runner-up: Harjinder Singh (BJP) – 1,456 votes.
Party-wise Seat Tally
The final seat distribution across the 10 wards is as follows:
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 7 seats
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD): 2 seats
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 0 seats
Analysis and Reaction
The AAP's strong performance in Gidderbaha reflects the party's growing influence in Punjab's local bodies. Party workers celebrated the victory, attributing it to the development work and welfare schemes of the state government. The SAD, while losing ground, managed to retain two wards, indicating a loyal voter base. The Congress, which had hoped to make inroads, secured only one seat. The BJP failed to open its account.
Election officials confirmed that the entire process was conducted peacefully, with no major incidents reported. The newly elected council members are expected to take oath in the coming days and will be responsible for the civic administration of Gidderbaha for the next five years.
This result is seen as a litmus test for the political mood in the Malwa region ahead of the next state assembly elections. The high voter turnout and the decisive mandate for AAP signal a shift in voter preferences towards the ruling party at the state level.
