As the nomination process for the Municipal Corporation and local body elections in Mohali concluded, the political landscape became increasingly charged. Major parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), showcased their strength by mobilizing large groups of supporters and candidates at the GMADA and SDM offices. Notably, Kulwant Singh of AAP and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu from Congress were prominent figures during the nomination process. However, the emergence of rebel candidates, who filed as Independents due to dissatisfaction over party ticket allocations, introduced a new dynamic to the elections. Campaigning has since escalated, with candidates engaging in door-to-door outreach and public events. For instance, Congress candidate Mansirat Kaur held a children's fair to connect with voters, while AAP's Kulwant Singh has been conducting ward-level meetings. The total number of candidates who filed nominations reached 1,175, with the scrutiny of these papers set for May 18 and the withdrawal deadline on May 19.