Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- Final results of the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab were declared on Thursday, bringing clarity to the political landscape at the grassroots level.

According to the officially declared results, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged with a significant presence across several districts, registering wins in multiple Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti seats, particularly in rural pockets where the party has been expanding its organisational base.

The Congress party also put up a strong performance, securing victories in a number of Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti segments. Party leaders described the results as a reflection of public support at the local level.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) man...