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Ashok Gahlot questions BJP's 20‑seat board in Bharatpur mayoral election
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:45 PM
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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gahlot challenged the formation of a BJP‑led board after the Bharatpur municipal election, noting the party secured only 20 of 65 seats while independents won 36.
The recent Bharatpur municipal election concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 20 out of a total of 65 seats. Independent candidates emerged as the largest group, securing 36 seats, while the remaining seats were divided among other parties.
Former chief minister Ashok Gahlot, addressing the election outcome, questioned how a BJP‑controlled board could be formed given its relatively modest seat share. He highlighted the disparity between the party’s tally and the dominance of independents, suggesting that the current allocation may not reflect the voters' mandate.
Gahlot’s remarks have sparked debate among local political observers about the legitimacy of the proposed board composition and the procedural norms governing municipal governance in Rajasthan.
Former chief minister Ashok Gahlot, addressing the election outcome, questioned how a BJP‑controlled board could be formed given its relatively modest seat share. He highlighted the disparity between the party’s tally and the dominance of independents, suggesting that the current allocation may not reflect the voters' mandate.
Gahlot’s remarks have sparked debate among local political observers about the legitimacy of the proposed board composition and the procedural norms governing municipal governance in Rajasthan.