Punjab Government Issues Official Notification for Mohali Municipal Corporation Dissolution
The Punjab government has taken a significant administrative step by issuing a formal notification for the dissolution of the Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC), with the decision taking effect from April 11, 2026. This move marks the end of the current civic administration's term and initiates a transitional period under direct administrative oversight.
Administrative Transition and Election Timeline
Following the dissolution, day-to-day governance of Mohali's civic affairs will be managed by MC commissioner Sundeep Singh Garha, who will assume full administrative charge from April 11. He will be supported by the chief engineer and other officials until fresh municipal elections are conducted. While the exact polling date remains unannounced, sources within the department indicate that elections are likely to be scheduled for June 2026.
The notification was officially issued by Manjit Singh Brar on April 2, confirming that the tenure of the current MC House will conclude, thereby ending the terms of the mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor. Punjab's local bodies minister clarified that while the MC House formally completes its five-year term on April 26, the administrative transition will commence earlier on April 11 to ensure seamless governance continuity.
Political Implications and Electoral Preparations
With the dissolution of the House, political activity in Mohali is expected to intensify significantly as parties begin preparing to field candidates for councillor positions and key leadership roles in the new civic body. Congress councillor and deputy mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi noted that the oath of office was originally taken in April, and the current term naturally concludes in the same period. He emphasized that the political process will restart once parties finalize their candidate lists.
The state government has already notified municipal elections for 2026, though the precise polling schedule across all affected corporations is still pending. Officials have confirmed that preparations for conducting elections in all notified civic bodies are actively underway, even as the specific dates await announcement.
Mohali Election Statistics and Ward Details
Elections in Mohali will be conducted across 50 municipal wards, with the city boasting an estimated population exceeding five lakh residents. The electoral roll currently includes approximately 2.36 lakh registered voters, who will participate in choosing their next civic representatives.
The seat reservation framework has been finalized according to official data:
- Scheduled Castes: 5 seats
- Scheduled Caste Women: 2 seats
- Backward Classes: 3 seats
- Backward-Class Women: 2 seats
- General Category Seats: 38 seats total
- Women: 20 seats
- Men: 18 seats
Broader Municipal Election Context
Mohali is not alone in this electoral cycle. The same government notification encompasses municipal corporations in eight additional Punjab cities that are scheduled to go to polls simultaneously. These include:
- Abohar
- Bathinda
- Pathankot
- Moga
- Hoshiarpur
- Batala
- Barnala
- Kapurthala
Officials have reiterated that governance of the civic body will remain under administrative control until a new House is democratically elected through this comprehensive municipal election process. The dissolution marks both an ending and a beginning for Mohali's civic administration as it transitions toward renewed democratic representation.
