Congress wins in Fatehgarh Sahib

Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, February 17

The Congress swept the polls in Fatehgarh Sahib district as its candidates won in all the four Municipal Councils (MCs).

In Mandi Gobindgarh MC, one of the richest civic bodies of the state, the Congress won in 19 wards out of 29, whereas the BJP could not open its account, SAD (B) won four seats, AAP got two seats and Independents won on four seats.

In Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib district headquarter Municipal Council 19 Congress candidates won in their respective wards. The BJP failed to open its account while AAP replaced SAD in three wards as the latter managed to win only one seat.

MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra administered an oath to newly elected councillors.

In Bassi Pathana MC Congress candidates won on nine seats out of 15, SAD (B) won on two seats, AAP on one seat and Independent one three seats.

In Khamano Nagar Panchayat the Congress could win only five seats out of 13. Independents considered the Congress rebels won on six seats, SAD (B) managed only one seat and the BSP also opened its account by winning one seat.