# Rajasthan local body election campaigning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rajasthan-local-body-election-campaigning
> Updated: 2026-09-08T18:25:24.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Political campaigning has intensified in Rajasthan ahead of local body elections. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has engaged in active campaigning, including a roadshow in Bhilwara and visits to religious sites in Jaipur to support Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates.

Opposition leaders from the Indian National Congress have criticized the current administration. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot described the necessity of the Chief Minister’s roadshows as a “major failure” of the BJP government, citing public dissatisfaction with infrastructure such as sewage systems and roads. Gehlot has expressed confidence that the election results will provide a mandate for the Congress party, suggesting the outcome will serve as a lesson to the state government.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Ashok Gehlot predicts Congress victory in Rajasthan civic polls

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot claims the public mood favors Congress in upcoming civic elections, criticizing the BJP government's performance while CM Bhajanlal Sharma campaigns for the BJP.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashok-gehlot-predicts-congress-victory-in-rajasthan-civic-polls

### 2026-09-05: Rajasthan political activity intensifies ahead of local body elections

Political campaigning intensifies in Rajasthan as CM Bhajan Lal Sharma holds a roadshow in Bhilwara, while former CM Ashok Gehlot criticizes the move as a sign of government failure.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajasthan-political-activity-intensifies-ahead-of-local-body-elections

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