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11 Congress Councillors Switch to BJP in Khairthal After Rajasthan Local Elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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Following the recent Rajasthan local body elections, 11 former Congress councillors in Khairthal have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, signaling a significant shift in the town’s political landscape.
The Rajasthan local body elections, held in early 2024, saw a dramatic realignment in Khairthal’s political scene. Eleven councillors who had previously represented the Indian National Congress have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move was announced by the BJP’s local unit shortly after the election results were declared.
The switch comes amid a broader trend of party realignments across the state, where several independent and smaller party members have also shifted allegiances. Local leaders cited the BJP’s development agenda and stronger organizational support as key reasons for their decision.
Political analysts suggest that the influx of former Congress members could bolster the BJP’s prospects in upcoming municipal elections, potentially altering the balance of power in Khairthal’s council. The move has also prompted calls for clearer guidelines on party switching to maintain electoral integrity.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has not yet issued any formal statements regarding the defection, but the BJP’s local leadership has welcomed the new members and expressed confidence in their ability to contribute to the town’s governance.
The switch comes amid a broader trend of party realignments across the state, where several independent and smaller party members have also shifted allegiances. Local leaders cited the BJP’s development agenda and stronger organizational support as key reasons for their decision.
Political analysts suggest that the influx of former Congress members could bolster the BJP’s prospects in upcoming municipal elections, potentially altering the balance of power in Khairthal’s council. The move has also prompted calls for clearer guidelines on party switching to maintain electoral integrity.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has not yet issued any formal statements regarding the defection, but the BJP’s local leadership has welcomed the new members and expressed confidence in their ability to contribute to the town’s governance.