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BJP's Saurabh Joshi Elected Chandigarh Mayor, Party Sweeps All Top Posts

BJP candidate Saurabh Joshi was elected Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, securing 18 votes in a three-cornered contest. The BJP also won the Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions, with Jasmanpreet Singh and Suman Sharma elected respectively. Joshi expressed gratitude to the party's senior leadership, recalling his long association dating back to 1989. The election was conducted via a show of hands, and the 2026 term will be the final one of the current municipal cycle.

Key Points: BJP Wins Chandigarh Mayor Election, Secures All Top Civic Posts

  • Saurabh Joshi wins mayoral election
  • BJP sweeps all three top posts
  • Election conducted via show of hands
  • 2026 term is final of current cycle
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BJP's Saurabh Joshi elected Chandigarh Mayor; party sweeps all top posts

BJP's Saurabh Joshi elected Chandigarh Mayor with 18 votes. Party also wins Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts, consolidating control.

"Given the manner in which the senior leadership placed their trust in me... today the senior leadership has made me reach this post. - Saurabh Joshi"

Chandigarh, January 29

BJP's Saurabh Joshi was elected the new Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday.

Joshi emerged victorious in a three-cornered contest, securing 18 votes. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Yogesh Dhingra received 11 votes, while Congress nominee Gurpreet Singh Gabi secured seven votes. The mayoral election was conducted through a show of hands, departing from the earlier practice of a secret ballot.

After winning the Chandigarh Mayor election, Saurabh Joshi expressed gratitude to the party's senior leadership and party workers, recalling his long association with the organisation.

"Given the manner in which the senior leadership placed their trust in me and gave me the opportunity, I would like to tell the booth-level BJP workers that I sat at the booth for the first time in 1989, and today the senior leadership has made me reach this post," Joshi told ANI.

In addition to the mayoral post, the BJP also clinched the positions of Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor. BJP's Jasmanpreet Singh was elected Senior Deputy Mayor, while party councillor Suman Sharma was chosen as the new Deputy Mayor. With these results, the BJP consolidated its control over the top leadership of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.

Meanwhile, BJP's National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was given the responsibility of an Election Observer for the Chandigarh Mayor Election.

The 2026 mayoral term will be the fifth and final term of the current five-year municipal corporation, which has been in effect from 2022 to 2026. For the 2026 term, the mayor's post is reserved for the general category. The current mayor's term ends on January 29, 2026.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the victory is decisive, I'm a bit concerned about the shift from secret ballot to show of hands. Doesn't this put pressure on councillors? Hope the focus remains on civic issues like waste management and water supply.
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Rohit P
Joshi's journey from a booth worker in 1989 to Mayor is truly inspiring. It shows that hard work in the party is recognized. Now the real test begins - delivering for the citizens of Chandigarh.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the AAP and Congress split the opposition vote. If they had formed an alliance, the result might have been different. The opposition needs to get its act together.
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Vikram M
Good to see representation with Jasmanpreet Singh and Suman Sharma in the other posts. Hope the new team works on improving public transport and keeping the City Beautiful truly beautiful. All the best!
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Michael C
Consolidating all top posts gives the BJP a clear mandate but also a huge responsibility. No excuses now. The citizens will be watching closely for improvements in civic amenities.

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