City Elections in Three Indian States

May 15, 2026, 21:36
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Three states in India are having elections for city leaders. These states are Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.

Main Body

In Himachal Pradesh, people will vote on May 17. The Congress party wants to build better roads and pipes. The BJP party says the government is bad and there is not enough water. In Haryana, the BJP party won many seats. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini says people like his work. He also uses fewer cars now to save money. In Punjab, the Mohali city elections are on May 26. The Congress party has all its candidates ready. One person left the BJP party to join the AAP party.

Conclusion

Some parties are still campaigning. Other parties are celebrating their wins.

Learning

⚡️ The 'State of Being' Pattern

Look at these two ways to describe things in the text:

1. Simple Facts (Is / Are)

  • "The government is bad." → Describes a quality.
  • "Elections are on May 26." → Describes a date/time.

2. Possession (Has / Have)

  • "The Congress party has all its candidates ready." → Describes what they own/possess.

💡 Quick Guide for A2 Beginners:

  • Use IS for one person/thing →\text{→} The car is red.
  • Use ARE for many people/things →\text{→} The roads are long.
  • Use HAS when someone possesses something →\text{→} He has a plan.

Vocabulary Learning

city (n.)
A large town where many people live.
Example:I live in a small city.
elections (n.)
The process of choosing leaders by voting.
Example:The elections will be held next month.
state (n.)
A part of a country with its own government.
Example:California is a state in the United States.
vote (v.)
To choose someone or something by voting.
Example:Everyone will vote for their favorite candidate.
roads (n.)
Paths for cars and trucks to travel.
Example:The new roads are very smooth.
water (n.)
A clear liquid that people drink.
Example:We need enough water for the city.
minister (n.)
A person who leads a government department.
Example:The minister will speak at the event.
cars (n.)
Vehicles that run on roads.
Example:She has two cars in her garage.
money (n.)
The coins and bills used for buying things.
Example:He saved a lot of money for his trip.
campaigning (v.)
Trying to win support by speaking to people.
Example:The candidates are campaigning in the streets.
celebrating (v.)
Having a party to show happiness.
Example:They are celebrating their victory.
wins (n.)
Successes or victories.
Example:The team has many wins this season.