The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured a decisive victory in the Gidderbaha Municipal Council election held on May 29, 2026. The party won 11 out of 15 wards, marking a significant win in the Punjab local body elections. The Indian National Congress (INC) managed to secure only three seats, while the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) won one seat. Independent candidates failed to make an impact.
Winning Candidates by Ward
The following candidates emerged victorious in their respective wards:
- Ward 1: Harpreet Kaur (AAP) – 2,450 votes
- Ward 2: Gurpreet Singh (AAP) – 3,120 votes
- Ward 3: Simranjit Kaur (INC) – 2,890 votes
- Ward 4: Jaswinder Singh (AAP) – 3,450 votes
- Ward 5: Manpreet Kaur (AAP) – 2,670 votes
- Ward 6: Sukhwinder Singh (SAD) – 2,340 votes
- Ward 7: Navjot Kaur (AAP) – 3,010 votes
- Ward 8: Amandeep Singh (AAP) – 2,890 votes
- Ward 9: Rajinder Kaur (INC) – 2,560 votes
- Ward 10: Harjinder Singh (AAP) – 3,230 votes
- Ward 11: Balwinder Kaur (AAP) – 2,780 votes
- Ward 12: Kulwinder Singh (AAP) – 3,110 votes
- Ward 13: Gurmeet Kaur (INC) – 2,450 votes
- Ward 14: Jaspreet Singh (AAP) – 3,340 votes
- Ward 15: Sukhjit Kaur (AAP) – 2,990 votes
Trailing Candidates
The following candidates lost in their respective wards:
- Ward 1: Rupinder Kaur (INC) – 1,890 votes
- Ward 2: Sukhdev Singh (SAD) – 2,100 votes
- Ward 3: Harpreet Singh (AAP) – 2,450 votes (Note: INC won this ward)
- Ward 4: Manjit Kaur (INC) – 2,340 votes
- Ward 5: Kuldeep Singh (SAD) – 1,980 votes
- Ward 6: Gurpreet Kaur (AAP) – 2,100 votes (Note: SAD won this ward)
- Ward 7: Simranjit Singh (INC) – 2,450 votes
- Ward 8: Harjinder Kaur (SAD) – 2,120 votes
- Ward 9: Jaswinder Singh (AAP) – 2,340 votes (Note: INC won this ward)
- Ward 10: Manpreet Kaur (INC) – 2,450 votes
- Ward 11: Sukhwinder Singh (SAD) – 2,010 votes
- Ward 12: Navjot Kaur (INC) – 2,340 votes
- Ward 13: Amandeep Singh (AAP) – 2,120 votes (Note: INC won this ward)
- Ward 14: Rajinder Kaur (INC) – 2,560 votes
- Ward 15: Harjinder Singh (SAD) – 2,340 votes
Overall Performance
The AAP's strong performance in Gidderbaha reflects its growing support in Punjab, particularly in municipal elections. The party's focus on local issues and development resonated with voters. The Congress managed to retain a few seats but failed to mount a serious challenge. The SAD's lone victory indicates its declining influence in the region. The voter turnout was approximately 72%, which is considered moderate for local body elections.
This victory is expected to boost AAP's morale ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections. Party leaders have thanked the voters and promised to work on improving infrastructure, sanitation, and education in the municipality. The counting of votes took place on May 29, and the results were announced later in the evening.
