Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Two AAP Councillors Join BJP Ahead of Chandigarh Mayoral Election
Two members from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Chandigarh decided to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
This happened just before the city's mayoral election, which is set for January 2026.
With these two new members, the BJP now has 18 councillors, which is very close to the 19 needed to win the mayoral position.
The councillors said they felt more aligned with the BJP's ideas and leadership.
The BJP leaders welcomed them and said this shows more people trust their party.
The AAP now has 11 councillors, and the Congress has 6.
This change could make a big difference in the upcoming election.
Two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, joined the BJP ahead of the Chandigarh mayoral election.
The BJP now has 18 councillors, needing just one more to secure the mayoral position.
The defection was driven by political and ideological alignment with the BJP's vision.
The mayoral election is scheduled for January 2026, with administrative preparations already underway.
The shift could significantly alter the political dynamics in Chandigarh, with the BJP in a stronger position.
- Who
- Two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, joined the BJP.
- What
- The councillors defected from AAP to BJP ahead of the Chandigarh mayoral election.
- When
- The defection occurred on Wednesday, with the mayoral election scheduled for January 2026.
- Where
- The event took place at the BJP office in Chandigarh.
- Why
- The councillors cited political and ideological alignment with the BJP's vision and leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Councillors Joined BJP
- Suman Sharma and Poonam
- BJP Councillors After Defection
- 18
- Total Councillors in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation
- 35
- Votes Needed for Mayor
- 19
- Current AAP Councillors
- 11
- Current Congress Councillors
- 6
- Mayoral Election Date
- January 2026