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AAP Dominates Punjab Local Polls, Wins Half of Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad Seats

Rajesh — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:37:34 +0000

The Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as the biggest winner in Punjab’s Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad elections. The ruling party secured around 50 percent of the total seats, strengthening its grip on rural governance. Vote counting began on Wednesday at 154 centres and continues in several districts.

Punjab voted to elect members for 2,838 Panchayat Samiti zones and 347 Zila Parishad zones. By late evening, AAP had taken a clear lead. The party won 1,033 Panchayat Samiti seats, while Congress secured 273 seats. The Shiromani Akali Dal won 176 seats, and the BJP managed only 27. Others won 67 seats.

In Zila Parishad results declared so far, AAP won 68 seats. Congress secured 13 seats, SAD won two, BJP one, and others two seats. Final results are expected by Thursday afternoon.

The elections brought mixed outcomes for senior leaders. AAP candidates lost in villages linked to Cabinet ministers and the Assembly Speaker. In contrast, SAD-backed candidates won in some politically significant villages.

AAP state president Aman Arora said the results reflect public trust in the government’s policies. Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring accused AAP of misusing official machinery. Allegations of recount demands and poll pressure surfaced from multiple parties during counting.

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Punjab Zila Parishad, Block Samiti Results Trigger Delays, Chaos at Counting Centres

Rajesh — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:25:42 +0000

Vote counting for the Punjab Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections began on Tuesday amid delays, protests, and heavy security across the state. While counting started at several centres from 8 am, multiple locations witnessed disruptions and late starts, triggering political tension.

In Malout, vote counting had not begun till the latest update, with Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur present at the counting centre. Patiala witnessed chaos even before counting started, as BJP workers accused police of blocking polling agents and alleged counting began without proper representation. Similar scenes unfolded in Ludhiana, where candidates were reportedly forced out of the KVM School counting centre, leading to protests.

Counting progressed smoothly in Pathankot, where votes for 93 Block Samiti and 10 Zila Parishad seats are being tallied under strict police arrangements. In Amritsar, strong rooms were opened and counting began across 26 tables, with first-round results expected within an hour. Talwandi Sabo also reported a peaceful start to counting.

Statewide, 154 counting centres have been set up at 141 locations. Over 10,500 staff and 141 micro-observers have been deployed to ensure transparency. Results will decide 347 Zila Parishad and 2,838 Block Samiti seats, seen as a political semi-final ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

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