Punjab Newsline | Patiala
The nomination process for elections to the Municipal Corporation Patiala and two municipal councils in Punjab witnessed a slow start on Friday, with only three nomination papers being received on the first day of filing, November 13, 2026.
According to the State Election Commission, Punjab, nominations have been invited for 30 wards of the Municipal Corporation, Patiala, 15 wards of Municipal Council Bagha Purana and seven wards of Municipal Council Dharamkot, both in Moga district.
The Commission said that all three nomination papers received on the first day were filed for the 15 wards of Municipal Council Bagha Purana.
Meanwhile, no nomination papers were received for the 30 wards of the Municipal Corporation, Patiala, or the seven wards of Municipal Council Dharamkot.
The nomination process for all three civic bodies is underway as part of the preparations for the upcoming municipal elections.
