BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla elected Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

Harpreet Kaur Babla of BJP has been elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation with 19 out of 35 votes. The alliance of AAP and Congress, holding 19 councillors, fell short with AAP's Prem Lata receiving 17 votes. This election saw significant cross-voting and defections, enabling BJP to secure the majority.