Gujarat local elections: Voting begins for Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation

Voting is underway across Gujarat for several local bodies, including the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC), Okha and Thara municipalities, and various by-elections. In Gandhinagar, elections are being held for all 44 seats across 11 wards, with 130 candidates contesting. The primary competition involves the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

By 1:00 p.m., Gandhinagar recorded a voter turnout of 31.90 per cent, with 82,945 of the 2,59,985 registered voters casting ballots. Ward 4 saw the highest participation at 42.20 per cent, while Ward 5 reported the lowest at 26.09 per cent. Data indicates higher participation among male voters (35.47 per cent) compared to female voters (28.19 per cent).

In the Okha municipality, polling is occurring for 32 of the 36 available seats. In Thara, elections are being held for 24 seats across six wards. The State Election Commission has deployed police and increased patrolling at sensitive locations to ensure peaceful voting. Results are scheduled to be announced on October 13, with repolling to be conducted on Monday if necessary.