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BJP Secures Majority in Udaipur Mayor Election as Parsh Singhvi Faces Poonam Kunwar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM
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On September 21, voting was held for the mayor of Udaipur Municipal Corporation, where the BJP holds 53 of the 80 seats, well above the 41‑member majority threshold.
The Udaipur Municipal Corporation, comprising 80 elected members, conducted its mayoral poll on September 21. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) commands 53 seats, giving it a comfortable lead over the 41‑member majority required to elect the mayor.
The opposition Congress holds 23 seats, while three councillors are independents and one belongs to the MGP. The contest pits BJP candidate Parsh Singhvi against Congress nominee Poonam Kunwar in a direct face‑off.
With the BJP’s numerical advantage, the outcome is expected to favor its candidate, though the final result will be announced after the ballot count.
The election is part of the regular municipal cycle, and the newly elected mayor will preside over civic administration for the next term.
The opposition Congress holds 23 seats, while three councillors are independents and one belongs to the MGP. The contest pits BJP candidate Parsh Singhvi against Congress nominee Poonam Kunwar in a direct face‑off.
With the BJP’s numerical advantage, the outcome is expected to favor its candidate, though the final result will be announced after the ballot count.
The election is part of the regular municipal cycle, and the newly elected mayor will preside over civic administration for the next term.