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BJP wins clear majority in Kota Municipal Corporation; OBC woman mayor candidate eyed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 57 wards in Kota’s municipal elections, giving it a decisive majority. Party leaders are now considering OBC women councillors such as Anusuya Goswami and Seema Chaudhary for the mayoral post.
The recent municipal elections in Kota saw the Bharatiya Janata Party emerge as the dominant force, winning 57 wards across the city. This result provides the party with a clear and comfortable majority in the Kota Municipal Corporation, positioning it to steer the local administration for the next term.
With the council now under BJP control, attention has shifted to the selection of a mayor. Party officials have indicated a preference for an OBC woman councillor to occupy the mayoral office, a move that aligns with broader efforts to promote representation from socially disadvantaged groups.
Among the names being floated for the mayor’s seat are Anusuya Goswami, Seema Chaudhary, Pratibha Suman and Pushpa Chaudhary. All four are OBC women councillors who have been active in local governance, and their potential elevation reflects the party’s internal deliberations as it finalises the leadership lineup.
The decision on the mayor will be taken in the upcoming council meeting, where the elected representatives are expected to vote on the candidate put forward by the BJP majority.
With the council now under BJP control, attention has shifted to the selection of a mayor. Party officials have indicated a preference for an OBC woman councillor to occupy the mayoral office, a move that aligns with broader efforts to promote representation from socially disadvantaged groups.
Among the names being floated for the mayor’s seat are Anusuya Goswami, Seema Chaudhary, Pratibha Suman and Pushpa Chaudhary. All four are OBC women councillors who have been active in local governance, and their potential elevation reflects the party’s internal deliberations as it finalises the leadership lineup.
The decision on the mayor will be taken in the upcoming council meeting, where the elected representatives are expected to vote on the candidate put forward by the BJP majority.