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BJP’s Jitendra Chopra Wins Suket Municipal Chair by One Vote
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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In the newly formed Suket municipal council of Kota district, BJP candidate Jitendra Chopra edged out Congress rival Umruddin Khan with a 13-12 vote margin.
Kota district’s newly constituted Suket municipal council held its inaugural election for the chairperson’s post on Tuesday. BJP nominee Jitendra Chopra secured 13 votes, while his Congress opponent Umruddin Khan received 12, giving the BJP candidate a razor‑thin one‑vote victory.
The result makes Chopra the first elected chairman of the Suket Nagar Palika, a body created after the town’s recent upgrade to municipal status. The close contest highlighted the competitive nature of local politics in the region, with both parties fielding senior local leaders.
Election officials confirmed that all 25 council members cast their votes, and no allegations of irregularities were reported. The new chairman is expected to oversee the council’s initial development projects and administrative setup.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some praising the democratic process and others awaiting the council’s first policy decisions.
The BJP’s win in Suket adds to its broader presence in Rajasthan’s urban local bodies, while the Congress will likely reassess its strategy ahead of upcoming municipal elections in neighboring towns.
The result makes Chopra the first elected chairman of the Suket Nagar Palika, a body created after the town’s recent upgrade to municipal status. The close contest highlighted the competitive nature of local politics in the region, with both parties fielding senior local leaders.
Election officials confirmed that all 25 council members cast their votes, and no allegations of irregularities were reported. The new chairman is expected to oversee the council’s initial development projects and administrative setup.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some praising the democratic process and others awaiting the council’s first policy decisions.
The BJP’s win in Suket adds to its broader presence in Rajasthan’s urban local bodies, while the Congress will likely reassess its strategy ahead of upcoming municipal elections in neighboring towns.