BJP wins 4,179 wards in Rajasthan local elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a victory in the recent two-phase local body elections in Rajasthan, winning 4,179 wards. The Indian National Congress won 3,613 wards. The elections, held on September 9 and 11, covered 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils, and 248 nagarpalikas, with a voter turnout of 74.05%.

In terms of regional performance, the BJP saw significant success in Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, and Bhilwara. The Congress party performed better in Ajmer, Bikaner, and Pali. Additionally, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) won 19 wards. The results are being viewed as a test of the current BJP administration's 20-month tenure, as several key leaders faced losses in their respective strongholds.