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Politics
BJP sweeps Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur local bodies; Congress wins Bikaner, CPM takes Nokha
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM
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The recent Rajasthan local body elections saw the BJP secure victories in the Ajmer, Pali and Udaipur municipal boards, while the Congress captured Bikaner and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) won in Nokha.
The latest round of local body elections in Rajasthan concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging victorious in three key municipal boards – Ajmer, Pali and Udaipur. These wins bolster the party's presence in the western part of the state and reinforce its grassroots network ahead of upcoming state-level contests.
In the northern district of Bikaner, the Indian National Congress managed to secure the local board, marking a notable hold for the party in an area where it has traditionally faced stiff competition from the BJP. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) clinched the board in Nokha, adding a rare left‑wing victory to the overall result sheet.
Analysts note that the mixed outcomes reflect a fragmented political landscape in Rajasthan, with each major party retaining pockets of influence. The results are expected to shape campaign strategies as parties gear up for the next legislative assembly elections.
In the northern district of Bikaner, the Indian National Congress managed to secure the local board, marking a notable hold for the party in an area where it has traditionally faced stiff competition from the BJP. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) clinched the board in Nokha, adding a rare left‑wing victory to the overall result sheet.
Analysts note that the mixed outcomes reflect a fragmented political landscape in Rajasthan, with each major party retaining pockets of influence. The results are expected to shape campaign strategies as parties gear up for the next legislative assembly elections.