Panchkula District Bar Association Elections 2026: 12 Candidates Fight for 6 Posts as 1,450 Advocates Prepare to Vote

The legal fraternity in Panchkula is gearing up for a high-stakes electoral showdown as voting for the District Bar Association (DBA) elections is scheduled to take place on Friday. According to the election committee, polling will be conducted seamlessly from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM within the court premises, with officials confirming that vote counting will commence immediately, leading to the final results being declared late Friday night. All logistical preparations were finalized by Thursday evening, setting the stage for an intense electoral battle.Intense Campaigning and Direct Contests Across Key PostsEnthusiasm among local advocates has reached a fever pitch, with candidates leaving no stone unturned in their final pushes, conducting vigorous door-to-door and chamber-to-chamber campaigns right up to the deadline. This year's election is particularly captivating, featuring direct one-on-one clashes for nearly every major executive position. A total of 1,450 registered advocate voters will cast their ballots to determine the political fate of 12 candidates vying for six coveted administrative posts. The presidential race has narrowed down to a fierce direct contest between DP Sisodia and Gaurav Sharma. Meanwhile, Randhir Singh Jaglan and Hari Ram Kashav are locking horns for Senior Vice President, while Jeevan Singh Saini and Gagandeep Singh battle for Vice President General.Key Contests and Unopposed VictoriesThe electoral lineup also features prominent contests across reserved and general executive portfolios. Sonia Saini and Nisha Malik are squaring off for the Vice President seat reserved for women, Amit Singh Mor and Ashok Sharma are contesting for Secretary General, and Diksha Sharma faces Kirti for the women-reserved Joint Secretary post. Demonstrating widespread consensus in at least one key domain, Sonia Gaur has already secured a historic victory, getting elected unopposed to the post of Secretary Library after being the sole nominee. As lawyers prepare to head to the polling booths, the outcome promises to shape the leadership of the legal community in Panchkula for the upcoming term.