2001 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election

The 2001 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election was held on December 16, 2001, to elect members of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh, which governs the city and union territory of Chandigarh in India. This election marked the third electoral exercise since the establishment of the Municipal Corporation in 1996. It involved the participation of several political parties, with the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party being the primary contenders. The election was significant in shaping local governance and prioritizing urban development in the region. The results reflected the political landscape of Chandigarh, with implications for both local administration and broader state politics. Voter turnout and electoral trends from this election have been subjects of analysis in subsequent political studies.