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Jaipur municipal election: BJP holds 78 seats, Congress 57, 15 independents
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:00 AM
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Voters in Jaipur will elect the municipal corporation mayor today, with the BJP currently holding 78 seats, Congress 57 and 15 independents.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has scheduled municipal polls for today in three major cities: Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota. Voters will choose the mayor of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation along with councilors for other urban bodies.
In Jaipur, the council composition before the vote includes 78 members from the Bharatiya Janata Party, 57 from the Indian National Congress and 15 independents. This distribution sets the stage for a closely watched contest for the mayoral post, as the BJP retains a numerical advantage.
Political analysts note that the outcome will influence the balance of power in the state's urban governance, with the BJP aiming to consolidate its hold while the Congress seeks to narrow the gap. The results from Jaipur are expected to be declared shortly after voting concludes, providing an early indicator of the broader municipal trends in Rajasthan.
In Jaipur, the council composition before the vote includes 78 members from the Bharatiya Janata Party, 57 from the Indian National Congress and 15 independents. This distribution sets the stage for a closely watched contest for the mayoral post, as the BJP retains a numerical advantage.
Political analysts note that the outcome will influence the balance of power in the state's urban governance, with the BJP aiming to consolidate its hold while the Congress seeks to narrow the gap. The results from Jaipur are expected to be declared shortly after voting concludes, providing an early indicator of the broader municipal trends in Rajasthan.