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Five Former BJP Councillors Switch to Congress in Tikamgarh, Raising Party's Municipal Strength to 15
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:15 PM
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In Tikamgarh municipality, five councillors who quit the BJP have rejoined the Congress, boosting its representation from ten to fifteen members.
Recent developments in Tikamgarh municipality saw five elected representatives who had previously left the Bharatiya Janata Party formally re-enter the Indian National Congress. The councillors submitted their party memberships to the local Congress office, marking a clear shift in their political alignment.
The defections increased the Congress tally in the municipal council from ten members to fifteen, strengthening its position in the local governing body. The BJP, which had originally fielded these five councillors, now faces a reduced presence in the council.
No official statements from the councillors or party leaders were released at the time of the switch, and the municipal administration has not commented on any procedural implications of the change.
Political analysts note that such party switches are not uncommon in state and local politics, often reflecting evolving local dynamics and individual calculations.
The updated composition of the Tikamgarh municipal council now reflects a larger Congress bloc, which may influence upcoming decisions on civic projects and budget allocations.
The defections increased the Congress tally in the municipal council from ten members to fifteen, strengthening its position in the local governing body. The BJP, which had originally fielded these five councillors, now faces a reduced presence in the council.
No official statements from the councillors or party leaders were released at the time of the switch, and the municipal administration has not commented on any procedural implications of the change.
Political analysts note that such party switches are not uncommon in state and local politics, often reflecting evolving local dynamics and individual calculations.
The updated composition of the Tikamgarh municipal council now reflects a larger Congress bloc, which may influence upcoming decisions on civic projects and budget allocations.