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BJP councillor Saurabh Joshi was elected arsenic the caller politician of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation successful a canvass held successful Chandigarh connected Thursday (January 29, 2026).
In the three-cornered contest, Mr. Joshi secured 18 votes, AAP campaigner Yogesh Dhingra got 11 votes, portion the Congress’ Gurpreet Singh Gabi secured 7 votes.
The polls were conducted by a amusement of hands alternatively of the erstwhile signifier of a concealed ballot. After raising their hands, councillors besides gave their verbal confirmation.
Ramneek Singh Bedi, a nominated councillor, was appointed arsenic the presiding serviceman for the election.
In the 35-member location of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, the BJP has 18 councillors, the AAP has 11, and the Congress has six. The Chandigarh MP besides has a voting close arsenic an ex-officio subordinate of the 35-member municipal corporation.
Sitting MP Manish Tewari of the Congress raised his manus successful enactment of his party’s nominee Gurpreet Singh Gabi.
