Voting for 51 urban local bodies in Himachal Pradesh is scheduled for Sunday, with 360,859 eligible voters expected to participate. The elections will determine the fate of 1,147 candidates vying for positions in 25 nagar parishads (municipal councils) and 22 nagar panchayats, along with four municipal corporations: Solan, Mandi, Palampur, and Dharamshala. Polling will occur from 7 am to 3 pm, with around 3,600 personnel deployed to ensure the elections are conducted fairly. The State Election Commission has mandated complete impartiality among polling staff and warned of strict action against any misconduct. After voting concludes, the counting of votes will begin immediately, with results for the municipal councils and nagar panchayats announced shortly after. However, results for the municipal corporations will be revealed on May 31. Governor Kavinder Gupta has encouraged voters to participate actively, emphasizing the role of urban local body elections in enhancing civic facilities and development. In contrast, BJP state president Dr. Rajiv Bindal has urged voters to support his party, promising sufficient funding for the state's progress.