DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
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Bharatiya Janata Party Sweeps Mayoral Polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Amid Clashes and Cross-Voting

Bharatiya Janata Party Sweeps Mayoral Polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Amid Clashes and Cross-Voting

Sep 25, 2026 - 20:55
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BJP sweeps mayoral polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota amid clashes, cross-voting
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Key Highlights

  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sweeps mayoral polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota amid clashes and cross-voting.
  • BJP's Sunil Kothari wins Jaipur mayoral election with 89 votes.
  • BJP's Anusuiya Goswami wins Kota mayoral election with 65 votes.
  • BJP wins presidential election in 25-ward Suket Municipality in Kota district.

In a series of municipal elections held across Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious, securing key mayoral seats in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota. The party's candidates won the elections with significant margins, despite reports of clashes and cross-voting in some areas.

According to official results, Sunil Kothari, a BJP candidate, secured 89 votes to win the Jaipur mayoral election. Meanwhile, Anusuiya Goswami won the Kota mayoral election with 65 votes. In Jodhpur, the BJP's candidate, Amin Kagzi, secured 53 votes, narrowly defeating his Congress rival, Rafiq Khan, who received 35 votes.

The BJP's performance in the elections is seen as a significant boost to the party's prospects in the state. In the 25-ward Suket Municipality in Kota district, the BJP won the presidential election, further solidifying its hold on the municipality. The party's victory is also attributed to its strong grassroots presence and ability to mobilize support among voters.

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With some BJP councillors from outside the party providing vital support to their candidates.

The municipal elections in Rajasthan were marked by controversy, with reports of clashes between rival candidates and parties. However, the BJP's victory is seen as a shows the party's ability to shows of local politics and build a strong coalition of support.

The results of the municipal elections are expected to have a significant impact on the state's politics. With the BJP likely to emerge as a major player in the upcoming assembly elections.

The party'It was success in the mayoral polls has also raised questions about the performance of the Congress party in the state. With the Jaipur Congress facing a humiliating defeat in the mayoral election.

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The BJP's victory in the municipal elections is also seen as a key indicator of the party's prospects in the upcoming state assembly elections. With the party's victory in the mayoral polls. It is likely to gain momentum and build on its existing strength in the state.

As the party looks to build on its success, it will need to address the controversy surrounding the elections and work to maintain its support among voters.

Meanwhile, the BJP's win in the municipal elections has also sparked concerns about the party's ability to manage the city's infrastructure and services. With the party's victory, it will be vital to ensure that the city's needs are met and that the party's promises are fulfilled.

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