Chandigarh, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab State Election Commission has announced the schedule for re-elections in 30 wards of the Municipal Corporation, Patiala, 15 wards of the Municipal Council, Bagha Purana, and seven wards of the Municipal Council, Dharamkot. Polling will be held on November 28, 2026, from 8 am to 4 pm.
According to the schedule, nomination papers can be filed on November 13 and November 17 to 19, between 11 am and 3 pm. No nominations will be received on November 14, 15 and 16 due to holidays. The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on November 20, while candidates can withdraw their nominations by 3 pm on November 21.
The Commission said instructions regarding the counting of votes would be issued separately. Elections will be conducted using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Candidates must submit the prescribed affidavit along with their nomination papers. Those sponsored by political parties must also attach the party’s authorisation letter. Candidates’ KYC details will be uploaded on the respective district websites.
A total of 150 polling booths have been established for the elections: 123 in Patiala, 20 in Bagha Purana and seven in Dharamkot.
The elections will involve 1,76,429 registered voters, including 91,415 men, 84,999 women and 15 voters belonging to other categories.
The expenditure limit for candidates contesting Municipal Corporation elections has been fixed at Rs 4 lakh, while candidates contesting Municipal Council Class II elections can spend up to Rs 2.30 lakh.
A Monitoring Committee has been constituted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to oversee the re-election process. The Commission said logistical arrangements had been made to ensure free, fair and peaceful polling.
With the announcement of the schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force across the jurisdictions of the three municipalities where the re-elections are being held. It will remain in force until completion of the election process.
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