BJP wins mayoral elections in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota
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The Bharatiya Janata Party won mayoral elections in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota following contested races, cross-voting, and clashes between political supporters.
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- The Bharatiya Janata Party secured mayoral seats in three major Rajasthan cities by obtaining support from independent councillors and additional votes.
- Opposition Congress leaders staged a protest in Jaipur after being denied entry to the municipal building during the electoral process.
- Supporters of both major political parties engaged in a physical clash on a road in Jodhpur following the election results there.
- These municipal outcomes represent a significant portion of a broader local election cycle in the state.
What to watch next
- The election of the deputy mayor in Jaipur on Saturday.
- The ongoing impact of cross-voting on party stability in the municipal corporations.
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Sunil Kothari
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“Our priority is to make life easier for the people of Jaipur. We will carry forward the history and tradition. We will build a city that can give wings to dreams”
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…Congress candidate Sunita Mawar, who received 60 votes. Kothari secured the support of 11 councillors from outside the BJP, taking his tally comfortably past the majority mark. Soon after his victory, Kothari said: “ Our priority is to make life easier for the people of Jaipur. We will carry forward the history and tradition. We will build a city that can give wings to dreams ”. The election in Jaipur was preceded by a protest by Congress leaders after Jaipur Congress city president Sunil Sharma and party MLAs Amin Kagzi and Rafiq Khan were denied entry into the corporation premises. The…
Prasannachand Mehta
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“his immediate focus would be on street lighting, cleanliness and road repairs before Diwali.”
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…into additional votes for the Congress candidate. The BJP retained the support of its councillors and independents while also receiving one additional vote. Story continues below this ad After his election, Mehta said his immediate focus would be on street lighting, cleanliness and road repairs before Diwali. He also said the selection of the deputy mayor would be made according to the party’s instructions. The Jodhpur election was followed by a clash between BJP and Congress supporters on Peeli Tanki Road, around a…
Anusuiya Goswami
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“the public can meet her directly with their grievances.”
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…but its candidate received only 35 votes, indicating cross-voting within the party. Goswami, who became emotional after taking her seat in the mayor’s office, promised to make the position approachable, saying the public can meet her directly with their grievances. Story continues below this ad The BJP also won the presidential election in the 25-ward Suket Municipality in Kota district. BJP’s Jitendra Chopra defeated Congress candidate Umardin by a single vote, securing 13 votes…
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