Chandigarh Mayor Election Today takes place on January 29, 2026, as the Municipal Corporation votes to choose the Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor. The contest promises drama due to razor-thin numbers and the possibility of a tie-break.
For the Mayor’s post, BJP has fielded Saurabh Joshi, Congress has nominated Gurpreet Singh Gabi, and AAP has named Yogesh Dhingra. The Senior Deputy Mayor race features Jasmanpreet Singh from BJP, Sachin Galav from Congress, and Manuar Khan from AAP. For Deputy Mayor, BJP has Suman Sharma, Congress has Nirmala Devi, AAP has Jaswinder Kaur, and Independent candidate Ramchander Yadav has also entered the fray.
Chandigarh Mayor Election Today hinges on numbers inside the House. BJP holds 18 councillors, Congress has 6, and AAP has 11. The Member of Parliament also carries one vote. This arithmetic places BJP and a possible Congress–AAP alliance at 18 votes each. A united Opposition could block a BJP win, while a split contest may tilt the result.
The Municipal Corporation Act allows a toss if a tie occurs. This year, councillors will vote by a show of hands, which adds transparency and tension. Political observers expect a closely watched outcome that could shape Chandigarh’s civic governance.
