India, Feb. 13 -- With the municipal elections in Gurugram round the corner, political parties have intensified their efforts to back candidates contesting for the posts of councillors. Senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress and independent groups have ramped up campaigning-- holding rallies, meetings and carrying out door-to-door interactions to mobilise voter support.

The municipal elections in Haryana will be held on March 2, with the counting of votes scheduled for March 12.

The polls will cover two municipal corporations in Gurugram district - the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and the newly formed Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) -- along with five other civic bodies across the state.

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