Haryana's Municipal Vote Count: Key Contests Unfold

The vote counting for Haryana's municipal bodies, including Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, is in progress. Key mayoral contests involve BJP, Congress, AAP, and independents across the cities. Security and transparency are prioritized at counting centers with strict access and surveillance measures implemented by the Haryana State Election Commission.

The electoral fate of key municipal bodies in Haryana is being decided as vote counting is underway in Ambala, Panchkula, Sonipat and several other civic bodies. Counting commenced at 8 a.m., marking the decisive phase of electoral contests held over the weekend.

In Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, the mayoral races are underscored by fierce competition between BJP and Congress candidates, with independents and AAP also in the fray. Ambala saw Akshita Saini (BJP) vie for the mayoral post against Kulwinder Kaur (Congress), while Panchkula had multiple candidates including BJP's Shyamlal Bansal and Congress's Sudha Bhardwaj.

Election authorities have ensured robust security and transparency at counting centers with extensive arrangements including CCTV surveillance and police deployment. The Haryana State Election Commission has emphasized a fair and peaceful vote counting process.