While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appears to have retrieved some lost ground, the going has been tough for both the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the BJP. Facing hostile protesters over the recent farm laws, the latter has been able to field candidates on just 50 per cent seats. Fought on local issues, the outcome of the civic body polls will reflect the mood of the voter in urban and semi-urban areas. The AAP has canvassed hard to expand its footprint in Punjab with a young and energetic Raghav Chadha attacking Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh. Unflapped, the CM says AAP is “totally faceless” and its ambition to form the next government in Punjab is just a “pipe dream”.