The mayoral election in Sonipat, Haryana, scheduled for May 10, pits Rajiv Jain (Bharatiya Janata Party) against Kamal Dewan (Congress). Jain, who has served as mayor for nine months, highlights his accomplishments, including the inauguration of 175 development projects and improvements in sanitation and infrastructure. He faces Dewan, who has remained active in the community since losing the previous bypoll by 34,749 votes. Dewan claims that corruption and unpaid salaries for sanitation workers are major voter concerns. The election is also influenced by the Hooda family's political legacy, with Congress's Deepender Hooda actively campaigning in the area. Additionally, the 20% Punjabi electorate is crucial, as their voting patterns could sway the election results. Both parties are intensifying their campaigns, reflecting the competitive nature of this affluent municipal corporation, which has an annual budget of ₹625 crore (approximately $75 million USD).