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BJP Secures 197 of 301 Municipal Posts in Rajasthan Amid Election Controversies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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BJP won 197 of 301 municipal posts in Rajasthan, but the election saw legal notices, arrests and a midnight court hearing as Congress and independents challenged the results.
BJP emerged victorious in the Rajasthan municipal elections, securing 197 out of 301 chairman and mayor positions. The party’s performance was highlighted by a clear majority in several key districts, though the overall tally was lower than expected.
The election process was marred by a series of legal challenges. Several polling stations issued notices and there were reports of arrests related to alleged irregularities. The situation escalated when a midnight court hearing was scheduled to address the disputes.
Congress and a coalition of independent candidates filed petitions with the High Court, arguing that vote counts had been manipulated in certain areas. The court’s involvement underscored the intensity of the electoral contest and the importance of transparent vote counting.
Despite the controversies, the Election Commission confirmed the results and announced that the new municipal bodies would take office in the coming weeks. The outcome is expected to shape local governance and development plans across Rajasthan.
The election process was marred by a series of legal challenges. Several polling stations issued notices and there were reports of arrests related to alleged irregularities. The situation escalated when a midnight court hearing was scheduled to address the disputes.
Congress and a coalition of independent candidates filed petitions with the High Court, arguing that vote counts had been manipulated in certain areas. The court’s involvement underscored the intensity of the electoral contest and the importance of transparent vote counting.
Despite the controversies, the Election Commission confirmed the results and announced that the new municipal bodies would take office in the coming weeks. The outcome is expected to shape local governance and development plans across Rajasthan.