# BJP wins majority in Gandhinagar municipal elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gandhinagar-municipal-civic-elections
> Updated: 2026-10-13T06:58:05.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) civic elections, winning 38 of the 44 available seats. While the BJP maintains control of the state capital’s civic body, its total decreased from the 41 seats held in the 2021 elections.

The Indian National Congress saw a modest increase, rising from two seats in 2021 to five seats in the current term. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a significant setback, failing to win any seats and seeing its vote share drop from 21.77% in 2021 to 4.37%. One seat was secured by an independent candidate.

Beyond Gandhinagar, the BJP also retained power in the Thara and Okha municipalities. In Thara, the BJP won 19 of 24 seats, while the Congress won five. In Okha, the BJP won 33 of 36 seats, including four uncontested positions, leaving the Congress with the remaining three seats.

Following the results, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the outcome as a “resounding victory.” He noted the party’s performance in municipal corporations and used the results to criticize the track records of both the Congress party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: BJP wins 38 of 44 seats in Gandhinagar municipal elections

The BJP dominated Gujarat's local body elections, winning 38 of 44 seats in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, while the AAP failed to secure any seats in the city.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjp-wins-majority-in-gandhinagar-municipal-elections

### 2026-10-11: Gujarat local elections: Voting begins for Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation

Local elections are underway in Gujarat, including the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, where turnout reached 31.90 per cent by midday. Voting covers 44 seats in Gandhinagar and several other municipalities.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gujarat-local-elections-begin-for-gandhinagar-and-other-municipalities

### 2026-09-28: Gandhinagar civic polls face candidate withdrawals and internal party dissent

The Gandhinagar civic polls face complications as AAP alleges BJP-Congress collusion in candidate withdrawals, while the BJP contends with internal dissent from members running as independents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gandhinagar-civic-polls-face-candidate-withdrawals-and-internal-party-dissent

### 2026-09-25: Gandhinagar civic polls: Parties finalize candidates as nominations close

Major parties including the BJP, Congress, and AAP have finalized candidates for the 44-seat Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections following the September 26 nomination deadline.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gandhinagar-civic-polls-parties-finalize-candidates-as-nominations-close

### 2026-09-16: Gujarat State Election Commission announces Gandhinagar civic polls

The Gujarat State Election Commission scheduled civic elections for Gandhinagar, Okha, and Thara for October 11, with results to be announced on October 13.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gujarat-state-election-commission-announces-gandhinagar-civic-polls

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