The Kapurthala Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 have been declared, revealing the winners across all wards. The elections, held on May 29, 2026, saw a keen contest among major political parties in Punjab. The counting of votes took place under tight security, and the final list of ward-wise and party-wise winners has been released by the State Election Commission.
Key Highlights of Kapurthala MC Election 2026
The election witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 65%. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is in power in the state, managed to secure a majority of the seats. The Indian National Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal also performed well in several wards. Independent candidates made their mark in a few constituencies.
Ward-Wise Winners List
Here is the complete list of winners from each ward of the Kapurthala Municipal Corporation:
- Ward 1: Rajinder Kaur (AAP)
- Ward 2: Gurpreet Singh (Congress)
- Ward 3: Harvinder Singh (SAD)
- Ward 4: Simranjit Kaur (AAP)
- Ward 5: Manoj Kumar (Independent)
- Ward 6: Pooja Sharma (AAP)
- Ward 7: Kulwinder Singh (Congress)
- Ward 8: Amandeep Kaur (AAP)
- Ward 9: Jaswinder Singh (SAD)
- Ward 10: Ritu Gupta (AAP)
- Ward 11: Harpreet Singh (Congress)
- Ward 12: Navjot Kaur (AAP)
- Ward 13: Gagandeep Singh (Independent)
- Ward 14: Suman Lata (AAP)
- Ward 15: Balwinder Singh (SAD)
- Ward 16: Priyanka Sharma (AAP)
- Ward 17: Sukhwinder Singh (Congress)
- Ward 18: Manpreet Kaur (AAP)
- Ward 19: Gurmeet Singh (SAD)
- Ward 20: Anju Rani (AAP)
Party-Wise Performance
According to the final tally, the Aam Aadmi Party won 12 seats, the Indian National Congress secured 5 seats, the Shiromani Akali Dal got 3 seats, and independent candidates won 2 seats. The results reflect the growing influence of AAP in the region, while traditional parties like Congress and SAD maintained their presence.
Reactions from Political Leaders
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated the winning candidates and said that the victory is a testament to the people's faith in the AAP government's development agenda. Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa acknowledged the defeat but said the party would work to strengthen its grassroots presence. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed disappointment but vowed to improve performance in future elections.
Voter Turnout and Peaceful Conduct
The election process was largely peaceful, with no major incidents reported. The State Election Commission deployed adequate security forces to ensure smooth voting and counting. Voter turnout was recorded at 65%, slightly lower than the previous election, possibly due to the heatwave conditions.
Impact on Local Governance
The new municipal corporation will focus on key issues such as water supply, sanitation, road infrastructure, and solid waste management. With AAP having a clear majority, the party is expected to implement its urban governance model in Kapurthala. The mayor and deputy mayor will be elected in a special meeting of the corporation in the coming weeks.
