2011 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election

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2011 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election

The 2011 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election was conducted on June 19, 2011, to elect representatives for the municipal governance of Chandigarh, a Union Territory and capital of both Punjab and Haryana, India. This election was crucial as it was the first civic body election in Chandigarh since the establishment of the Municipal Corporation in 2006, held under the supervision of the Election Commission of India. A total of 26 seats were contested, with significant representation from major political parties, including the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and various regional entities. The election results influenced local governance, development initiatives, and resource allocation in the region, reflecting the political dynamics and public sentiment in Chandigarh during that period.