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AAP announces first 23 candidates for Gandhinagar municipal corporation elections
✍️ The Times Of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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The Aam Aadmi Party has released the names of its initial 23 candidates for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for October 11, as the city prepares for a three‑cornered contest with BJP and Congress for 44 seats.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday disclosed the roster of its first 23 candidates who will contest the upcoming Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections slated for October 11. The party’s announcement comes as the city gears up for a three‑way battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, each vying for a share of the 44 municipal seats.
The AAP list, released through a press statement, includes a mix of local activists, professionals and community leaders, though the party has not revealed the full slate of candidates for all wards. Election officials have scheduled the voting for October 11, with results expected on October 13.
Political analysts note that the early release of a partial candidate list signals AAP’s intent to consolidate its grassroots network ahead of the full nomination deadline. The three‑cornered contest is expected to intensify competition in key wards where previous elections saw close margins between BJP and Congress.
The municipal corporation, responsible for urban planning, sanitation and local infrastructure, holds significant sway over Gandhinagar’s development trajectory. Voters will now assess the candidates’ track records and party manifestos as the election date approaches.
The Election Commission of India has urged all parties to adhere to the code of conduct and maintain a peaceful campaign environment ahead of the October 11 polls.
The AAP list, released through a press statement, includes a mix of local activists, professionals and community leaders, though the party has not revealed the full slate of candidates for all wards. Election officials have scheduled the voting for October 11, with results expected on October 13.
Political analysts note that the early release of a partial candidate list signals AAP’s intent to consolidate its grassroots network ahead of the full nomination deadline. The three‑cornered contest is expected to intensify competition in key wards where previous elections saw close margins between BJP and Congress.
The municipal corporation, responsible for urban planning, sanitation and local infrastructure, holds significant sway over Gandhinagar’s development trajectory. Voters will now assess the candidates’ track records and party manifestos as the election date approaches.
The Election Commission of India has urged all parties to adhere to the code of conduct and maintain a peaceful campaign environment ahead of the October 11 polls.