What had begun as an anxious morning—supporters pacing in scorching heat, garlands ready in hand—ended in running feet and tears of joy

Congress lags behind with five seats, while SAD and Independents bag three each; BJP manages two as Balbir Sidhu’s son suffers shock defeat.

Bhagwant Mann’s party decimates the opposition across 102 municipal bodies, capturing Mohali and Barnala as Congress faces setbacks despite a Kapurthala consolation.