Punjab Rural Poll Results: AAP takes the lead; SAD, Congress continue the race (3:45 pm)
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, December 17, 2025: The results of the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections are being declared across Punjab today, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) maintaining a clear lead as counting progresses. The latest trends indicate that while the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress continue to compete for second place, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains largely out of the contest.
Update as of 3:45 PM – Seat Tally
Zila Parishad (Total Seats: 347):
- AAP: 47
- Shiromani Akali Dal: 5
- Congress: 10
- BJP: 0
- Independents: 2
Block Samiti (Total Seats: 2,838):
- AAP: 463
- Shiromani Akali Dal: 125
- Congress: 97
- BJP: 4
- Independents: 52
The figures so far underline the strong performance of the Aam Aadmi Party across the state, particularly in the Block Samiti elections, while the Akali Dal and Congress remain in the race as counting continues.
Last Update: 3:45 PM