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Rajasthan mayoral and local body leadership elections

Overview

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured dominant gains in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, winning majorities in approximately 200 of the 309 bodies for which results have been declared. The BJP has dominated mayoral contests in major municipal corporations including Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Pali, Alwar, and Bharatpur.

In Ajmer and Pali, the BJP secured mayoral positions despite the Congress party emerging as the largest party in terms of ward counts, a shift attributed to support from independent councillors and reported cross-voting. While the Congress party maintained a majority in Bikaner—electing a mayor there for the first time in 12 years—it has seen a diminished presence overall, winning 94 bodies.

The BJP also saw success in several Muslim-majority constituencies, such as Jaipur’s Kishanpole and Hawa Mahal wards, a shift analysts attribute to recent delimitation efforts.

The election cycle has been marked by legal and political friction. This includes the Rajasthan High Court granting interim protection from arrest to several councillors in Hanumangarh and Bikaner. Other disruptions include the postponement of the Khatushyamji Municipality chairperson election following the disappearance of a Congress candidate, and allegations regarding the detention of Congress-backed councillors by Haryana Police.

Recent developments in Bikaner and Ajmer highlight continued political maneuvering. In Bikaner, despite the Congress party holding a clear majority of 42 councillors, the BJP candidate Pankaj Gehlot won the Deputy Mayor post with 40 votes, defeating the Congress candidate Naseem Bano. In Ajmer, the election for Deputy Mayor resulted in a 40-40 tie between BJP candidate Hemant Sankhla and Congress candidate Naurat Gurjar, with Sankhla declared the winner via a lottery to break the deadlock.

Entities

Bharatiya Janata Party · Indian National Congress · Rajasthan · Rajasthan State Election Commission · Jaipur Municipal Corporation

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  • "The Congress won 29 seats in the Jhalawar Municipal Council."

    vs

    "The BJP is leading in 8 out of 10 municipal corporations."

    The Congress cannot have won 29 seats in the Jhalawar Municipal Council if the BJP is leading in 8 out of 10 municipal corporations, as the latter claim implies a different distribution of leadership/

  • "The voter turnout for the two phases of the elections was 73.56 per cent."

    vs

    "Jodhpur recorded a voter turnout of 71.95 percent in the civic elections."

    The voter turnout cannot be 73.56 per cent across the two phases of the elections while Jodhpur specifically recorded a turnout of 71.95 percent, unless the 73.56 figure refers to a different metric,/

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Rajasthan political tension rises ahead of panchayat elections

    Political tension rises in Rajasthan as the BJP prepares for upcoming panchayat elections following its success in local body polls, facing criticism from the Congress party.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    BJP wins Deputy Mayor posts in Rajasthan's Bikaner and Ajmer

    The BJP won Deputy Mayor posts in Rajasthan's Bikaner and Ajmer municipal corporations, including a lottery-decided victory in Ajmer, despite the Congress holding majorities in several areas.

  3. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    BJP wins majority in Rajasthan urban local body elections

    The BJP has won a decisive victory in Rajasthan's urban local body elections, securing most mayoral posts and municipal boards, while the Congress party's influence has significantly declined.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rajasthan municipal elections spark political maneuvering and disputes

    Political competition intensifies in Rajasthan following municipal elections, marked by mayoral contests in Ajmer and Bhilwara, alongside allegations of councillor abductions in Khairthal and Karauli.

  5. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Rajasthan mayoral elections scheduled for September 25

    Rajasthan has scheduled mayoral elections for Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota for September 25 following re-polling due to EVM issues. The BJP holds majorities in several cities amid Congress allegations of bribery.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    BJP wins 4,179 wards in Rajasthan local elections

    The BJP won 4,179 wards and the Congress won 3,613 in Rajasthan's two-phase local body elections, which saw a 74.05% voter turnout.

  7. [POLITICS] 39 sources
    BJP wins Rajasthan local body elections with 4,179 wards

    The BJP won a major victory in Rajasthan's local body elections, securing 4,179 wards, while independent candidates emerged as key kingmakers across several municipal bodies.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rajasthan municipal elections see high turnout amid fraud allegations

    Rajasthan municipal elections saw high turnout in two phases, but the second phase was marred by allegations of voter fraud, disputes over 150 votes in Jaipur, and physical clashes in several districts.

  9. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Municipal elections underway in Ajmer and Jaipur

    Municipal elections are ongoing in Ajmer and Jaipur, Rajasthan. While Ajmer sees competition across 80 wards, Jaipur reports nearly 49% turnout amid allegations of fraudulent voting and EVM malfunctions.

  10. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Rajasthan civic elections conclude second phase of urban local body polls

    The final phase of Rajasthan's 2026 urban local body elections concluded with a 70.68% turnout across 147 civic bodies, involving over 8.7 million voters and 18,266 candidates.

  11. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Rajasthan municipal elections begin first phase of voting

    The first phase of Rajasthan’s municipal elections began on September 9, covering 162 local bodies. The BJP has expelled 41 members for supporting independent candidates or contesting against official nominees.

  12. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Rajasthan urban local body elections see BJP and Congress deploy contrasting campaign strategies

    Rajasthan's urban local body elections feature a clash of strategies as the BJP utilizes Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma’s roadshows while the Congress focuses on grassroots, ward-level campaigning.

  13. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rajasthan political parties announce candidates for civic elections

    Political parties in Rajasthan, including the BAP, BJP, and Congress, have announced candidate lists for various municipal council elections, including Banswara, Nagaur, and Beawar.

  14. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Rajasthan local body elections: Nominations conclude across multiple municipalities

    Nomination deadlines for Rajasthan's urban local body elections have passed, with major activity in Jaipur, Sirohi, and Begun involving BJP, Congress, and numerous independent candidates.

  15. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Rajasthan municipal elections: BJP and Congress face internal dissent

    BJP and Congress face internal friction and rebellion threats in Rajasthan as municipal election nominations conclude, with BJP utilizing strategic candidate selection in Jaipur.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rajasthan municipal elections: Nomination process begins

    Nomination filings for municipal elections in Rajasthan have begun, with candidates in Pali facing intense competition as hundreds collect forms despite a limited three-day window.

  17. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rajasthan urban local body elections 2026 schedule announced

    Rajasthan has launched the 2026 urban local body election process, beginning with polling staff training in Jaipur and the announcement of a two-phase voting schedule for 309 urban bodies.

  18. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Rajasthan civic polls: Nominations begin for 10,245 wards

    Nomination process begins for 10,245 wards across 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan, with 1,144 papers filed on the first day as major parties finalize candidate lists.

  19. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rajasthan prepares for urban local body elections

    Rajasthan is preparing for urban local body elections across 309 municipalities. Voting will occur in two phases on September 9 and 11, with nomination centers established in Jaipur.

  20. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Rajasthan announces schedule for urban local body elections

    Rajasthan has announced a two-phase schedule for urban local body elections on September 9 and 11, with results due September 14. The model code of conduct is now in effect across 309 municipal bodies.

  21. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Rajasthan municipal elections: Ward reservation lotteries completed

    Rajasthan municipal elections gain momentum as ward reservation lotteries are completed in Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ajmer. Legal challenges have emerged following delays in the Panchayati Raj reservation process.

Sources

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