Flight rescheduling cannot justify denial of boarding, Delhi consumer Commission holds IndiGo liable
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I (North District), Delhi, has held InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after it denied boarding to a passenger whose flight had been rescheduled. The Commission, comprising President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and Members Ashwani Kumar Mehta and Harpreet Kaur Chharya, also held that [] The post Flight rescheduling cannot justify denial of boarding, Delhi consumer Commission holds IndiGo liable appeared first on India Legal .
Rajasthan urban body polls: Repolling begins in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket
According to the poll panel, complaints of technical glitches in EVMs at these polling stations were received during counting
Repolling begins at five Jaipur booths in Rajasthan civic polls over EVM issues
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Raj civic polls: Re-Polling ordered at 10 polling stations in Jaipur, Kota and Suket
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The Rajasthan State Election Commission on Tuesday ordered re-polling at 10 polling stations across Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket after technical malfunctions in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were detected during the counting process for the recent civic body polls in the state. The re-poll has been ordered after the Commission found that the number of votes not recorded due to the technical glitches was greater than the margin separating the leading candidate from the runner-up at the affected polling stations. Re-polling will be conducted on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with counting of the fresh votes scheduled for September 17 from 8 a.m. at the designated counting centres. The State Election Commission has identified the following polling stations for re-polling: Jaipur Municipal Corporation: Ward 9, Booth 111; Ward 18, Booth 235; Ward 25, Booth 343; Ward 34, Booths 477 and 484. Jodhpur Municipal Corporation: Ward 50, Booth 338. Kota Municipal Corporation: Ward 87, Booth 99; Ward 44, Booth 448; Ward 11, Booth 576. Suket Municipality: Ward 4, Booth 5. The Commission said complaints regarding EVM malfunctions were received during the counting process. Reports submitted by the concerned District Election Officers and Returning Officers were subsequently examined. Following the assessment, the Commission concluded that the votes affected by the technical problems could potentially alter the poll outcome in the concerned political contests. Since the number of unrecorded votes exceeded the victory margin, the Commission decided that a fresh poll was necessary. Voting at the affected polling stations will take place on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The counting of votes cast during the re-poll will be conducted on Thursday from 8 a.m. at the designated locations. The Commission has directed election officials to inform all contesting candidates and their election agents in writing about the re-poll date, timing and polling station. Public announcements and notices will also be issued to ensure that eligible voters are aware of the revised polling arrangements. Notices will be displayed at the concerned municipality offices, polling stations and other prominent locations within the respective constituencies. The Commission has clarified that only voters who were authorised to vote in the original poll will be permitted to participate in the re-poll. The indelible ink mark applied during the original polling will not be considered for the purpose of the re-poll. A fresh indelible ink mark will be applied to the middle finger of the left hand, extending from the base of the nail to the first joint. The Commission has also directed that fresh ballot papers and tendered ballot papers, wherever required for use alongside the EVM process, be prepared. Following the re-poll, the EVMs used during the original polling will be sealed and kept in safe custody, as directed by the State Election Commission. The Commission has instructed all concerned officials to complete the necessary logistical, security and administrative arrangements in advance to ensure that the re-poll is conducted smoothly and in accordance with the prescribed procedures. With the re-poll scheduled just a day after the Commission's order, the results from these 10 polling stations could prove significant in determining the final outcome of the affected ward contests.
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India, Air India have been a wonderful experience: Outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Outgoing Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Tuesday described his tenure at the airline as a wonderful experience and said it had been a privilege to be part of the carrier's long history. Air India and India have been a wonderful experience. It's been a privilege to be part of Air India's long and proud history. I'm very happy to be handing over to Tewolde Gebremariam as my successor. I wish Air India and India all the very best in the continued rise to become a world-class airline, Wilson told reporters. His remarks come ahead of a leadership transition at the Tata Group-owned airline with incoming CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam set to take over after receiving the required government security clearances. Earlier this month, Gebremariam told employees that he was determined to lead Air India into a stronger future, borrowing the acronym MAGA to say, We will Make Air India Great Again. Addressing employees at a town hall attended by Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran and Wilson, Gebremariam said the airline had a powerful heritage, a strong brand and significant growth potential. At the town hall, Chandrasekaran said the airline's priorities would include safety, rebuilding customer trust, operational excellence and financial discipline. Chandrasekaran also highlighted recent challenges faced by the airline, including geopolitical disruptions, airspace restrictions, fuel price volatility and the impact of the AI171 accident. On September 13 (Sunday), two flight operations were disrupted due to weather and technical errors. An Air India aircraft (AI431) was diverted to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather and visibility conditions. Similarly, a flight of the airline from Bhopal to Delhi on September 13 was forced to divert at Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures.
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Delhi airport sees protest as Dubai-bound SpiceJet flights face disruption
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Passengers of two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai faced prolonged delays with one flight remaining grounded for more than 24 hours, leading to protests at Delhi airport on Tuesday, a report said. NDTV reported that Flight SG 5111 which was scheduled to depart at 7:45 am on Monday delayed several times and had not departed by the time of reporting. However, flight tracking platform Flightradar24 showed the flight as cancelled. Another flight (SG 5105) which was scheduled to leave Delhi at 6:45 pm on Monday was delayed until Tuesday afternoon, it added. Moreover, passengers said they had not received fresh updates from the airline. In addition, viral videos on social media platforms from the airport showed stranded passengers sitting on the terminal floor and demanding information about their flights. According to sources, Delhi Airport authorities provided food and refreshments to affected passengers while assisting them during the disruption, the report said. Moreover, an X user posted, Delhi airport passengers protested after two SpiceJet flights to Dubai faced over twenty-four hour delays due to operational issues. Stranded travellers waited on terminal floors while authorities provided food and refreshments. SpiceJet said the delays were caused by operational issues after one of its aircraft was grounded. SpiceJet flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, operating from Delhi to Dubai, have been delayed due to operational reasons following the grounding of an aircraft, the airline said in a statement. The airline added that alternate flights were being arranged for affected passengers and apologised for the inconvenience caused. Recently this month, several flight operations were disrupted due to weather and technical errors. On Sunday, an Air India aircraft (AI431) was diverted to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather and visibility conditions. Similarly, a flight of the airline from Bhopal to Delhi on September 13 was forced to divert at Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures.
Rajasthan civic poll results offer grassroots reality check for political heavyweights
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The results of Rajasthans 309 urban local bodies have delivered more than a verdict on municipal boards. They present a grassroots audit of the states political heavyweights, from Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former CM Vasundhara Raje to Congress veterans Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot. The BJP emerged ahead in the overall civic contest, winning more wards and securing clear majorities in more urban local bodies. And the Congress party remained second, but within striking distance. The BJP polled 35.30 per cent, compared with 34.36 per cent for the Congress, a difference of just 0.94 percentage points. That narrow vote-share gap makes the ward-level results particularly significant. For some leaders, their traditional political turf held firm. For others, their parties stumbled in their own wards or at their own polling booths. And in several cases, the results revealed an important distinction: a leaders personal political influence does not always translate into uniform party performance across the surrounding area. With the 2028 Assembly elections still ahead, these municipal results offer an early and unusually granular report card. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma can take comfort from the BJPs performance. For the Chief Minister, the results broadly indicate that the BJPs organisational machinery remains strong around his core political territory. The narrow overall vote-share gap, however, suggests that the BJPs advantage cannot simply be attributed to a uniform wave across urban Rajasthan. For Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the result was uncomfortable. The BJP lost Ward 28 of the Jhotwara constituency, with the Congress candidate emerging victorious. Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma also faced a more difficult outcome. Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje remains one of the most consequential political figures in Rajasthan, and the results from Jhalawar therefore carry particular weight. The BJP candidate won Ward 5 of the Jhalawar Municipal Council unopposed. Yet the larger council result was far less comfortable for the party. The Congress won 29 seats, surprising the BJP in a council where the party had previously held the board. The contrast is revealing: a BJP victory in Rajes immediate ward coexisted with a significant Congress' performance across the municipal council. That makes Jhalawar one of the more interesting indicators of how much of Rajes traditional political influence continues to translate into broader BJP dominance. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari voted at the booth located at the City Palace in Ward 141, where the BJP candidate won. In the Vidyadhar Nagar Assembly constituency, the BJP secured 12 of the 22 seats, with results for two seats pending. The numbers point towards a strong BJP position in the constituency, although the local-body verdict is not necessarily a direct measure of Assembly-level voting behaviour. Rural Development Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena also has reason to claim a favourable result. The BJP secured an absolute majority in the Sawai Madhopur Council. Meena campaigned for two days during the election period despite being unwell. His own vote, however, is registered in a panchayat area, making the municipal result a measure of the partys organisational performance rather than a direct test of his personal vote. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani saw the BJP win his own Ward 37, including the booth where he voted. But the broader Ajmer picture was less favourable. The BJP failed to secure a majority in the Ajmer Municipal Corporation, while the Congress emerged successful. The contrast between a BJP victory in Devnanis own ward and the absence of a clear majority for the party in the corporation underscores one of the central themes of these elections: individual strongholds do not necessarily translate into citywide control. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot faced an embarrassing local setback when the BJP defeated Congress in his home Ward 88. Yet the larger Jodhpur picture remains far more balanced. With the BJP and Congress locked in an even contest in the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, Gehlots local defeat cannot be read as a wholesale collapse of Congress influence in the city. Instead, Jodhpur offers a more complicated political picture: the Congress lost in Gehlots own ward but remains competitive across the corporation. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra votes in a panchayat area, so his own booth does not provide a direct municipal test. But the Congress' performance in his residential area of Sikar was strong. The partys victory in Sikar provides Dotasra with an important political counterpoint to the BJPs broader urban gains and indicates that the Congress still retains pockets of organisational strength. Congress MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya faced an uncomfortable result in his residential Ward 34 in Baran. The party finished third, while an AAP candidate won the seat. Bhayas own vote is registered in a rural area, so the ward result should not be treated as a direct referendum on his Assembly constituency. Nevertheless, the Congress third-place finish in the area where he resides is a politically significant warning sign. Former Minister B.D. Kalla saw a more favourable result. The Congress led at the Mahesh Sadan polling booth, and its candidate Sarita Vyas won the ward. The result offers some evidence of continued Congress strength in Kallas traditional political territory. The most revealing aspect of Rajasthans civic verdict may not be the number of wards won by either party. It is the mismatch between personal strongholds and wider party performance. A BJP minister can lose his own ward while the party performs strongly across the surrounding area. A former chief minister can lose his home ward while his party remains competitive across the city. A leader can retain his own booth even as his party struggles to secure a majority in the larger municipal corporation. That is the political story emerging from these results. The elections show that Rajasthans urban electorate is not moving in a single direction. The BJP has the numerical advantage, but Congress remains close enough in vote share to keep the contest alive. For the BJP, the challenge is to turn its seat advantage into durable political control. For Congress, the opportunity lies in converting its near-parity in votes into victories in closely fought local contests. And for Rajasthans political heavyweights, the message is even more immediate: A stronghold may still be a stronghold, but voters are increasingly distinguishing between the leader, the party and the local candidate. That distinction could matter enormously when Rajasthan returns to the larger political battlefield in 2028.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) Abrar Khan Mev (58), the newly-elected Independent Councillor from Ward No. 7 of Marwar Junction Municipality, died after his health suddenly deteriorated on Tuesday. He was taken to the Trauma Centre in Pali for treatment, where doctors declared him dead after examination. His sudden demise has triggered a wave of grief across Marwar Junction. Abrar Khan Mev, an Independent Councillor from Ward No. 7, was at home on Tuesday morning, where people had gathered to congratulate him on his victory. At around 8 a.m., while having tea, he suddenly complained of chest pain, following which his health began to deteriorate. His family immediately took him to the Government Hospital in Marwar Junction, where doctors provided first aid. As his condition was considered critical, doctors referred him to Pali for further treatment. His family and others subsequently took him to the Trauma centre in Pali. However, despite efforts to save him, doctors declared him dead after examination, approximately at 9 a.m. There are 25 wards in the Marwar Junction Municipality. According to the results announced on Monday, the BJP and the Congress each won 11 wards, while Independent candidates secured three seats. With both the BJP and Congress falling short of a majority, the support of Independent Councillors is crucial for forming the municipal board. Following the death of Abrar Khan Mev, the arithmetic surrounding the formation of the board has now changed. The news of his sudden death has come as a shock to his family and to those who had celebrated his election victory. Following the news of Abrar Khan Mev's death, a pall of gloom descended over Marwar Junction. Supporters, acquaintances and local residents began arriving at his home to offer their condolences to the bereaved family. Family members at the Pali Trauma Center were inconsolable following the sudden tragedy. Local residents and public representatives expressed grief over his untimely death and prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family.
Raj civic poll results: BJP retains top spot; lesser vote share gap with Cong sends notice
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The BJP may have emerged as the larger winner in Rajasthans urban local body elections, but the numbers tell a more complicated political story. With the BJP securing 35.30 per cent of the vote against 34.36 per cent for Congress, the gap between the two principal parties is just 0.94 percentage points, a margin too narrow to ignore ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. On the surface, the Rajasthan civic election results appear to favour the BJP. It has won more seats and secured clear majorities in more urban local bodies than Congress. But beneath that headline result lies a political contest that is far tighter than the seat tally suggests. The narrow gap in voting percentage is perhaps the most politically significant number to emerge from the elections. The results were expected to provide an early indication of Rajasthans urban political mood ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. Instead, they have produced a mixed verdict: the BJP has the organisational and seat advantage, but the Congress remains firmly in the contest in terms of popular support. And then there is the third force, the Independents. Independent candidates collectively secured 27.47 per cent of the vote, underlining the extent to which local political equations remain fragmented and candidate-driven. The RLP secured 0.95 per cent, AAP 0.47 per cent, CPI(M) 0.32 per cent, BSP 0.29 per cent, and BAP 0.13 per cent vote share. The numbers suggest that Rajasthans urban electorate has not consolidated completely behind either of the two major parties. The BJP secured a clear majority in 85 civic bodies, compared with 45 for the Congress party. Independents and other parties crossed the majority mark in another 34 bodies. That leaves 145 of Rajasthans 309 urban local bodies without a clear majority. This is where the election moves from a simple winner-loser contest into a political bargaining exercise. In these 145 bodies, Independents could determine who controls the municipal boards. The BJP and Congress now face the same challenge: turning electoral leads into political majorities. For both parties, the scramble for Independents is not merely about municipal boards. It is also about demonstrating political momentum. For the BJP, the task is to ensure that its advantage in seats translates into control on the ground. For Congress, the opportunity is to convert its narrow vote-share deficit into political gains wherever the BJP lacks the numbers to govern on its own. The battle after the election could therefore prove almost as important as the battle during it. The contest becomes particularly significant in the municipal corporations. Of Rajasthans 10 municipal corporations, the BJP has secured clear majorities in Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur and Bhilwara, while Congress has a majority in Bikaner. But five corporations remain politically unsettled: Bharatpur, Pali, Alwar, Ajmer and Jodhpur. Jodhpur is the clearest example of the new political arithmetic. The BJP and Congress have 44 councillors each, leaving Independents in a potentially decisive position. The message from Jodhpur is stark: neither major party can take control for granted. Bharatpur presents another test, with Independents positioned to influence the formation of the board. In Alwar, the BJP has the advantage but falls short of a majority. In Ajmer and Pali, Congress is ahead but still needs additional support. These contests could become early laboratories for the political strategies the two parties take for the 2028 Assembly election. The political significance of the results extends well beyond the municipal corporations. There is no clear BJP or Congress majority in 18 municipal councils and 122 municipalities. That means the Independent councillor has emerged as one of the most important political actors in Rajasthans post-election landscape. For the BJP, winning over Independents will be critical to consolidating its seat advantage. For the Congress, these same councillors offer an opportunity to challenge the BJP dominance in closely fought bodies. The coming days could therefore see intense negotiations, outreach and realignment at the local level. The question is not simply who won the most seats. It is who can assemble the numbers to govern. These civic elections were conducted against the backdrop of the One State-One Election concept, but their political implications go far beyond municipal administration. The BJP can point to its larger seat tally and stronger performance across several major urban centres. Congress, however, can point to a vote share of only 0.94 percentage points behind the ruling party. If the BJP succeeds in converting its leads into stable civic administrations, it will strengthen its claim that its organisational machinery remains dominant in Rajasthans urban centres. If the Congress manages to capture boards in a significant number of hung bodies by bringing Independents into its camp, it could present the results as evidence that the BJPs electoral advantage is narrower than the seat count suggests. The Independent councillor, meanwhile, could become the unlikely protagonist of this political contest. For now, the Rajasthan civic verdict has delivered neither a decisive BJP sweep nor a Congress revival. It has produced something more politically interesting: a BJP advantage, a closely trailing Congress, and 145 civic bodies where the final winner is yet to be determined. And with 2028 on the horizon, Rajasthans municipal arithmetic may prove to be an early warning -- or an early opportunity -- for both sides.
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Surbhi Chandna recalls last-minute gas leak scare before serving bhog to Bappa on Ganesh Chaturthi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Television actress Surbhi Chandna recently revealed how a last-minute gas leak scare threatened to disrupt the preparations for offering bhog to Lord Ganesha. Taking to Instagram, the Ishqbaaaz actress shared a heartfelt note about the incident and described it as a truly miraculous experience. She revealed that just before her family was about to serve the bhog to Ganu Bappa and their guests, the gas hob suddenly stopped working. The situation became even more concerning when they discovered a gas leak. Sharing glimpses from the celebration, Surbhi wrote, Sukar Ke Bappa aa gaye Little story time - First time in 3 years something truly miraculous happened just before we were about to serve the bhog to Ganu Bappa Our gas hob suddenly stopped working, and there was even a gas leak. For a moment, it seemed impossible to prepare and serve the bhog to bappa and our guests in time. But somehow, everything fell into place. Our family came together, we managed to fix the situation, and by Bappas grace, we were able to serve the bhog on time. Perhaps this is exactly why He is called Vighnaharta the remover of obstacles, our protector and our saviour. What seemed like a moment of panic turned into a beautiful reminder that when Bappa is with you, no obstacle is too big. Ganpati Bappa Morya, she added. In the photos, Surbhi could be seen posing with folded hands alongside her husband, Karan Sharma. The couple stunned in traditional outfits and also posed for group pictures with their family, capturing the festive spirit of the occasion. Surbhi also shared solo pictures of herself striking different poses for the camera. The Sherdil Shergill actress looked elegant in a shimmery, stone-embellished suit, which she paired with a white necklace and matching earrings. She kept her makeup subtle, opting for a soft and understated look. Surbhi Chandna and entrepreneur Karan Sharma tied the knot in a grand yet intimate wedding ceremony in Jaipur on March 2, 2024. This year marks the couples third Ganesh Chaturthi celebration together after their wedding.
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Raj civic polls: Re-polling today at polling stations in Jaipur, Kota and Suket
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The Rajasthan State Election Commission has ordered re-polling at select polling stations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket following technical malfunctions in electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the concluded urban body polls in the state. According to the Commission on Monday, re-polling will be held at Jaipur Municipal Corporation in Ward number 9, Booth number 111; Ward number 18, Booth number 235; Ward number 25, Booth number 343; Ward number 34, Booth numbers 477 and 484. In Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, repolling will be held in Ward number 50, Booth number 338. In Kota Municipal Corporation, it will be held in ward No. 87, booth no. 99; ward no. 44, booth number 448; ward number 11, booth number 576. The Commission received complaints regarding technical malfunctions in EVMs at these polling stations. After examining reports submitted by the respective District Election Officers and Returning Officers, the Commission determined that the number of votes affected by the technical malfunction exceeded the margin of votes between the closest rival candidates. In view of this, the Commission ordered a re-poll. As per the Commission's directives, re-polling will be conducted on September 16 from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. Counting of votes polled during the re-poll will begin at 8 a.m. on September 17 at the designated location. Information regarding the date, time and polling station for the re-poll will be communicated in writing to the contesting candidates and their election agents. Voters will also be informed through extensive publicity. Notices will be displayed at the concerned municipality, the polling station and other prominent locations within the Assembly constituency. The Commission has clarified that only voters whose names appear on the electoral roll of the concerned polling station will be eligible to vote in the re-poll. Fresh indelible ink will be applied during the re-poll after removing the ink mark placed on the voter's left-hand middle finger during the original poll. The new ink mark will be applied so that it remains visible from the base of the nail to the first joint of the finger. If required, ballot papers and tendered ballot papers to be used with the EVMs will be prepared afresh. The Commission has also directed that the EVMs used during the original poll be sealed and kept in safe custody following the re-poll. The State Election Commission has instructed the concerned officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements for the re-poll are completed in a timely manner.
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s strong performance in the concluded civic body elections was the result of the tireless efforts of party workers and the public's faith in the development agenda of the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state. Addressing the media at the state BJP headquarters, Chief Minister Sharma dedicated the party's victory to its workers and said the election verdict reflected public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' and a 'Viksit Rajasthan'. The people of Rajasthan have once again placed their trust in the BJP, the Chief Minister said, adding that the party's workers and public representatives had worked directly among the people and helped ensure that government schemes reached beneficiaries across both rural and urban areas. He said the BJP government had fulfilled 78 per cent of the promises made in its election manifesto and would continue to honour its commitments, including those related to the development of urban local bodies. Chief Minister Sharma also expressed confidence that the BJP would replicate its civic election performance in the upcoming Panchayat elections. We (BJP) will achieve a major victory in the Panchayat elections as well, he said, attributing the party's electoral success to its organisational strength and the public's confidence in its governance. Chief Minister Sharma said the civic election results also reflected public support for the concept of 'One State, One Election'. According to the Chief Minister, voters understand that holding elections together can help save public resources, reduce administrative expenditure and allow governments to focus more consistently on development. Taking a swipe at the previous Congress government, Chief Minister Sharma claimed that during the Congress era, elections to civic bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions would often stretch over nearly two years, affecting the pace of development. He said the latest poll mandate demonstrated that people wanted elections to be conducted in a more streamlined manner so that governments and elected representatives could devote greater attention to governance and development. Chief Minister Sharma added that the BJP would treat the election mandate as a responsibility and work with greater commitment to meet public expectations. He said that the state government would continue focusing on the welfare of women, youth and the poor, while strengthening development and good governance across Rajasthan.
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The results of elections to 10 municipal corporations in Rajasthan were declared on Monday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a majority in Jaipur, Udaipur, Bhilwara and Kota, while Congress secured a clear majority in Bikaner. Independent candidates are set to play a crucial role in board formation in Pali, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Jodhpur. Congress emerged as the largest party in Pali and Ajmer, while the BJP was the single-largest party in Alwar. Jodhpur witnessed a close contest between Congress and the BJP, while Independents emerged as the largest group in Bharatpur. Results for four wards in Jaipur and one ward in Jodhpur have been withheld due to re-polling. The results for these wards will be declared after the re-poll. Congress candidate Gazanfar Ali registered Rajasthan's biggest victory in Jaipur, winning Ward number 113 by a margin of 10,014 votes. In the high-profile Ward number 112, BJP candidate and former Jaipur Mayor Jyoti Khandelwal lost the election. Former state BJP spokesperson Vimal Katiyar also lost from Ward number 35 by 1,461 votes. Congress city district president Omkar Verma lost from Ward number 42 by 279 votes. In Ward number 51, 21-year-old Congress candidate Saraswati Prajapat won the election. Meanwhile, national-level football player and BJP candidate Vikas Raghwani won from Ward number 28. In Ward number 99, BJP candidate Nikita defeated former Congress Mayor Kunti Deora. Hitanshi Sharma, the daughter-in-law of the brother of former Union Minister Girija Vyas, won from Ward number 73. Poonam Kunwar, the wife of Udaipur city Congress president Fateh Singh Rathore, won from Ward number 17. Atul Chandaliya and Akash Vagrecha, brothers of the sons-in-law of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, won from Ward numbers 78 and 5, respectively. Results for 99 of the 100 wards in the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation have been declared. Congress and the BJP have won 44 seats each. Independents secured 10 seats, while one seat went to a candidate from the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP). The result for one ward has been withheld and will be declared after a re-poll at one of the booths. With Congress and the BJP tied at 44 seats each, Independent Councillors are likely to play a decisive role in the race for the Mayor's post. Following the Rajasthan civic body results, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and State BJP President Madan Rathore celebrated with party workers at the state BJP office. Supporters of Independent candidate Vikram Singh, who won from Ward number 29 in Jaipur, also celebrated his victory. BJP candidate Sunil Kothari's supporters celebrated his victory from Ward number 112 of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of using police pressure to influence Congress and Independent Councillors following the civic body poll results. Gehlot on social media platform X said that the BJP, attled by its defeat in the urban body elections, was allegedly attempting to influence Independent and Congress Councillors in Jodhpur and Alwar to secure Mayoral posts. He also alleged that the BJP was misusing the police to achieve this. State BJP President Madan Rathore described the election results as public approval of the state government's development work. He said the BJP had received wo-and-a-half to three times more support than last time and claimed that the party had achieved 90 per cent success in the municipal corporations. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also termed the civic poll results an endorsement of the state government's work over the past two-and-a-half years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He dedicated the victory to the people and BJP workers. Re-polling will be held at five polling booths in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation area following technical malfunctions in EVMs. The booths are Number 111 in Ward number 9, Number 235 in Ward number 18, Number 343 in Ward number 25, and Booth numbers 477 and 484 in Ward number 34. The votes from these booths could not be counted due to the technical problems. The re-poll will determine the final results in the affected wards. Results for Rajasthan's 47 municipal councils and 252 municipalities were also declared on Monday. The results will determine the political balance in the state's urban local bodies, followed by contests for the posts of Chairpersons and Presidents. Key results from Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Pali and Bhilwara have emerged as important indicators of the political strength of the BJP, Congress and Independent candidates across Rajasthan.
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Raj civic polls: Re-polling ordered at some polling stations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan State Election Commission on Monday ordered re-polling at select polling stations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket following technical malfunctions in electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the concluded urban civic body elections in the state. According to the Commission, re-polling will be held at Jaipur Municipal Corporation: Ward No. 9, Booth No. 111; Ward No. 18, Booth No. 235; Ward No. 25, Booth No. 343; Ward No. 34, Booth Nos. 477 and 484, Jodhpur Municipal Corporation: Ward No. 50, Booth No. 338, Kota Municipal Corporation: Ward No. 87, Booth No. 99; Ward No. 44, Booth No. 448; Ward No. 11, Booth No. 576 and Suket Municipality: Ward No. 4 and Booth No. 5. The Commission received complaints regarding technical malfunctions in EVMs at these polling stations. After examining reports submitted by the respective District Election Officers and Returning Officers, the Commission found that the number of votes potentially affected by the technical malfunction exceeded the margin between the closest rival candidates. The Commission therefore decided to order re-polling at these stations. As per the Commission's directives, re-polling will be conducted on September 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Counting of votes polled during the re-poll will take place on September 17 from 8 a.m. at the designated counting centre. Information regarding the date, time and polling station for the re-poll will be communicated in writing to the contesting candidates and their election agents. Voters will also be informed through extensive publicity. Notices will be displayed at the concerned municipality offices, polling stations and other prominent locations within the respective Assembly constituencies. The Commission has clarified that only voters whose names appear on the electoral roll of the concerned polling station will be eligible to vote in the re-poll. Fresh indelible ink will be applied during the re-poll after removing the ink mark placed on the voter's left-hand middle finger during the original polling. The fresh mark will be applied from the base of the nail to the first joint of the finger. If required, ballot papers and tendered ballot papers to be used in connection with the EVMs will be prepared afresh. The Commission has also directed that the EVMs used during the original polling be sealed and kept in safe custody following the re-poll. The State Election Commission has instructed the concerned officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements for the re-poll are completed in a timely manner.
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Jaipur, September 14, 2026: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Govind Prasad, Assistant Engineer at Panchayat Samiti Bhusawar in Bharatpur district, red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of 30,000 from a complainant. The action was carried out on Monday by the ACB Bharatpur unit following directions from the ACB headquarters. According to ACB Director General of ... Read more Assistant Engineer Arrested Taking 30,000 Bribe in Bharatpur
Civic poll results an indication of BJPs expanding presence across Rajasthan: Sudhanshu Trivedi
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi credited the partys strong performance in the Rajasthan civic body elections to the support of voters and the efforts of BJP workers and the organisation. Speaking about the election results, Trivedi said, Congress held the elections in several phases, but even after that, it could not achieve success. We express our gratitude to the people of Rajasthan for this mandate and thank the workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He also praised the BJPs organisational machinery, state leadership and party workers for their efforts during the elections. Trivedi highlighted the BJPs performance in districts where the party had struggled in the previous civic elections. He pointed out that in Bundi, Dausa, Hanumangarh, Karauli, Dholpur and Bharatpur, the BJP had previously failed to form even a single municipal board. Once again, it has become clear that even in those places where not a single BJP board could be formed last time, the Bharatiya Janata Party is now making impressive progress, Trivedi said. He described the results as an indication of the BJPs expanding organisational and electoral presence across Rajasthan, including in districts that had previously been difficult territory for the party. Earlier, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said the BJPs strong performance in the Rajasthan civic body elections was the result of the tireless efforts of party workers and the publics faith in the development agenda of the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state. Addressing the media at the state BJP headquarters on Monday, Sharma dedicated the partys victory to its workers and said the election verdict reflected public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat and a Viksit Rajasthan. The people of Rajasthan have once again placed their trust in the BJP, Sharma said, adding that the partys workers and public representatives worked directly among the people and helped ensure that government schemes reached beneficiaries across both rural and urban areas. The Chief Minister said the BJP government had fulfilled 78 per cent of the promises made in its election manifesto and would continue to honour its commitments, including those related to the development of urban local bodies. Sharma also expressed confidence that the BJP would replicate its civic election performance in the upcoming Panchayat elections. We will achieve a major victory in the Panchayat elections as well, he said, attributing the partys electoral success to its organisational strength and the publics confidence in its governance. Sharma said the civic election results also reflected public support for the concept of One State, One Election. According to the Chief Minister, voters understand that holding elections together can help save public resources, reduce administrative expenditure and allow governments to focus more consistently on development. Taking a swipe at the previous Congress government, Sharma claimed that during the Congress era, elections to civic bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions would often stretch over nearly two years, affecting the pace of development. He said the latest mandate demonstrated that people wanted elections to be conducted in a more streamlined manner so that governments and elected representatives could devote greater attention to governance and development. Sharma said the BJP would treat the election mandate as a responsibility and work with greater commitment to meet public expectations. He added that the government would continue focusing on the welfare of women, youth and the poor, while strengthening development and good governance across Rajasthan.
Raj civic polls: Jaipur voters have blessed party on Ganesh Chaturthi, says BJP MP
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) Jaipur Lok Sabha MP Manju Sharma expressed gratitude to the people of the city in Rajasthan following the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s victory in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation elections, saying the party received the blessings of Lord Ganesha on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. She said the people of Jaipur had placed their faith in BJP candidates and given the party a strong mandate. She described the result as an endorsement of the development agenda of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre and the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan. According to Manju Sharma, the election verdict reflects the public's confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and the performance of Chief Minister Sharma. She said the people had voted decisively in favour of the BJP's 'Lotus' symbol, paving the way for a riple-engine government at the Centre, in the state, and in Jaipur's municipal administration. On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the people of Jaipur have blessed the BJP and placed their trust in the party, Sharma said, expressing her gratitude for the mandate. The BJP Lok Sabha MP said the election victory was not merely a political achievement but also a responsibility to deliver on the expectations of Jaipur's residents. She assured that the party would work towards strengthening development, improving governance and ensuring the overall growth of the city. Sharma said the BJP would make every effort to honour the trust placed in it by the people and work with dedication to transform Jaipur further. She added that the mandate would motivate the BJP and its representatives to work with greater commitment and ensure that the benefits of government schemes and development projects reach the people. The blessings of the people of Jaipur also bring a greater responsibility. We will work with full commitment to live up to their expectations, she said.
Rajasthan civic polls: Congress' Rakesh Kumar Lata wins Jaipur's Ward 21
Congress candidate Rakesh Kumar Lata defeated BJP's Ajay Singh Chauhan by 127 votes in Jaipur Municipal Corporation Ward 21. The victory came as counting continued across Rajasthan, with both parties claiming an edge in the ongoing 2026 municipal elections
Cong holds Tonk fort, BJP sweeps five municipalities; Deoli, Niwai face hung boards
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The civic body election results in Rajasthan's Tonk district have redrawn local political equations, with the Congress retaining control of the Tonk Municipal Council, while the BJP emerged dominant across five other municipalities, underlining its growing footprint in the district. The Congress won 32 of the 59 wards declared in Tonk, securing a clear majority and retaining control of the municipal council. The result is being viewed as a significant political boost for former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, whose Assembly constituency is Tonk. The BJP won 19 wards, while 8 seats went to independents. The council has 60 wards, but no election was held in Ward 2, leaving 59 wards for which results were declared. While the Congress maintained its grip on Tonk, the BJP registered decisive victories in Malpura, Todaraisingh, Lambaharisingh, Diggi and Dooni. The BJP secured clear majorities in these five municipalities, making the formation of their municipal boards largely straightforward. The results are being seen as a major political gain for the BJP in the district. The victories in Lambaharisingh, Diggi and Dooni are particularly significant as these bodies have recently been upgraded from gram panchayats to municipalities. The BJP's strong performance in its first municipal elections has strengthened its position in the newly created urban bodies. Except for Dooni, the other three bodies are located in the Malpura Assembly constituency, represented by Rajasthan Water Supply Minister Kanhaiyalal Chaudhary. The political picture remains uncertain in Deoli, where the BJP fell just one seat short of the majority mark. Of the 35 wards, the BJP won 17, Congress secured 8, and independents won 10. Since 18 councillors are required to form the board, the BJP will need support from at least one independent councillor. The independents have therefore emerged as the key players in the board formation. While the BJP is expected to approach them, the Congress could also attempt to influence the final equation. In Niwai, the Congress emerged as the single largest party but failed to secure a majority. As a result, the party's lead in seats alone will not be enough to guarantee control of the municipal board. Independent councillors are once again expected to play a crucial role, with both major parties likely to explore possibilities to secure the numbers needed for board formation. The BJP has also come close to the majority mark in Piplu, making independent councillors potentially decisive here as well. Overall, the Tonk civic election results present a mixed picture. The Congress has successfully defended its political stronghold in Tonk, while the BJP has made significant gains across five municipalities. With Deoli, Niwai and Piplu still dependent on post-election political negotiations, the focus now shifts to the independent councillors whose support could determine who controls these municipal boards.
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Rajasthan civic polls: Congress wins Pali, bastion of BJP's Madan Rathore
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The Congress has delivered a major blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan's Pali Municipal Corporation, turning the party's traditional stronghold into a closely contested political battleground. Pali is the home district of Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore, who has served as the party's Pali district president several times and was a two-time MLA from Sumerpur. In a significant setback for the BJP, Congress not only emerged as the single largest party in the 65-member Municipal Corporation but also defeated the BJP in Rathore's own ward. Congress won 29 of the 65 wards, while the BJP secured 21 seats. Independent candidates emerged victorious in 15 wards. Although Congress fell short of the 33 seats required for an outright majority, it finished eight seats ahead of the BJP. The result marks a major political setback for the BJP, which had controlled the Pali local body for the past 10 years. The Congress' victory is particularly significant because of Pali's association with Madan Rathore. Rathore has held the position of BJP district president in Pali multiple times and remains one of the party's prominent leaders from the region. The loss of his own ward further underlines the extent of the Congress' poll performance. However, despite emerging as the largest party, Congress cannot form the municipal board on its own. With 15 Independent Councillors holding the balance of power, the Congress will need to secure their support to reach the majority mark and stake its claim to the Mayor's post. The BJP, meanwhile, is also expected to try to win over the Independent Councillors in an effort to prevent Congress from taking control of the civic body. The coming days are therefore likely to see intense political negotiations, with Independent Councillors potentially emerging as kingmakers in Pali. The Pali bypoll result is being viewed as one of the most significant outcomes of the Rajasthan local body elections, particularly because Congress has managed to make substantial gains in an area closely associated with the BJP's state unit leadership.
Rajasthan civic poll: Independent candidate wins by one vote; mother dies day after casting her vote
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The results of the Nadbai municipal elections in Rajasthan have brought an emotional twist to the closely contested Ward No. 6, where the difference between victory and defeat was just one vote. Independent candidate Jagdish Prasad secured 151 votes, defeating BJP candidate Ramsharan, who received 150 votes. With only a single vote separating the two candidates, the result has become a major topic of discussion among residents. Adding an emotional dimension to Jagdish Prasad's victory, it has been reported that his mother cast her vote on election day and passed away the following day. Her death left the family mourning, even as news of her son's narrow victory emerged. Following the declaration of the results, residents began discussing the significance of Jagdish Prasad's mother's vote. Her vote came at a crucial moment in an election that ultimately ended with just a one-vote margin. Jagdish Prasad polled 151 votes, while Ramsharan received 150. A change of even one vote would have reversed the outcome, making every ballot in the ward decisive. Against this backdrop, the vote cast by Jagdish Prasad's mother has taken on special emotional significance for the family and local community. According to reports, Jagdish Prasad's mother voted in the municipal election and passed away the next day. The family was therefore faced with contrasting emotions of grief over her death and the news of Jagdish Prasad's victory. The fact that he won by only one vote has made the sequence of events particularly poignant. While several candidates in the municipal elections won by comfortable margins, the Ward No. 6 result stood out for its exceptionally close finish. The final tally of 151 votes to 150 gave Jagdish Prasad victory by a single vote. Jagdish Prasad defeating a BJP candidate as an independent has also attracted political attention in the ward. For the family, however, the result carries a deeply personal meaning. The final vote cast by Jagdish Prasad's mother just a day before her death is likely to remain an emotional and memorable part of the election story.
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Former Mayor Jyoti Khandelwal loses Jaipur civic poll, BJP wins 23 wards
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) In a major upset in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation election, former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who switched from the Congress to the BJP, has suffered defeat. Khandelwal was considered one of the BJP's prominent faces and a potential contender for the mayor's post if the party secured a majority. Her defeat is a significant setback to the BJP's calculations for the mayoral race and could further expose internal differences within the party. Khandelwal's defeat comes amid reports of dissent over her candidature and local-level opposition during the election campaign. Meanwhile, the BJP has taken the lead in the Jaipur civic polls. According to the latest results, the BJP has won 23 of the 150 wards, while the Congress has secured 16 and Independents four. Results for 132 wards have been declared so far, with counting continuing for the remaining wards. The verdict in the closely watched electoral battle across all 150 wards of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation will be revealed on Monday, with vote counting underway at the counting centre established at Shri Bhawani Niketan College on Sikar Road. Polling for the 150 wards was held on September 11, with Jaipur recording a voter turnout of 63.55 per cent. A total of 723 candidates were in the fray, and their electoral fate was sealed in the EVMs. As counting progresses, the results will determine which political party will control the municipal board in the Pink City. The two principal contenders, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, had both claimed before counting that they would form the municipal board with a clear majority. However, the presence of Independent candidates and party rebels in several wards has added uncertainty to the final outcome. The District Election Commission has organised the counting process in phases, with 15 control rooms and more than 150 counting tables deployed for the exercise. Meanwhile, one of the biggest upsets of the election has been the defeat of former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who had switched from the Congress to the BJP. Political observers believe that a combination of internal dissent, local-level opposition and a strong Congress challenge may have contributed to her defeat. The result could also intensify factional differences within the BJP as the party assesses its prospects for controlling the municipal board. According to the latest results recorded so far, the BJP has won 69 wards, while the Congress has secured 49. Independent candidates have won 14 wards, taking the total number of declared results to 132. With results still awaited in some wards, the final composition of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation will determine whether the BJP can cross the majority mark on its own or whether Independents and other candidates will become crucial to government formation. The outcome is particularly significant because control of the Jaipur municipal board will determine the political leadership of one of Rajasthan's most important urban centres. The remaining ward-wise results are being declared as counting continues, with the final numbers expected to provide a clearer picture of the contest for the mayoral post.
Sikar civic poll: Clash erupts after Congress victory; stone-pelting reported in Ward 17
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) Tensions erupted in Sikar shortly after the municipal election results were announced, with supporters of the Congress and an Independent candidate clashing in Ward 17. The Congress emerged as the largest party in the Sikar municipal elections, winning 38 of the 65 wards and securing a clear majority. The BJP won 22 wards, while Independents secured 4 seats and the RLP won 1 ward. The result in Ward 17 was particularly significant as Congress candidate Tasleem defeated Independent candidate Arshin to win the ward. However, a confrontation ensued soon after the results were announced, with stone-pelting between the two groups, leaving several people injured. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the clash and detained several people in connection with the incident. The situation was brought under control, and further action is being taken. The Congress' strong performance gives it a clear advantage in the formation of the municipal board. However, the post-result violence in Ward 17 has raised concerns over tensions between rival groups following the election. Police are monitoring the situation in the area to prevent any further escalation. Meanwhile, in Jodhpur, vote counting for a seat in Ward No. 50 was halted after a technical glitch was reported in an EVM at a polling booth. Following the issue, the Returning Officer sought guidance from the State Election Commission. A decision on the next course of action will be taken after receiving the Commission's directions. A re-poll at the affected booth is likely. For now, counting for the seat has been put on hold by election officials. District Election Officer and District Collector Sandesh Nayak said vote counting in Jaipur was conducted across 2,254 polling booths covering 150 wards. More than 5,000 candidate agents were present during the counting process, which was completed in 302 rounds. So far, the BJP has secured 66 seats, Congress 43, while Independent candidates have won 13 seats.
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BJP leads with 57 Jaipur wards in municipal elections as counting continues
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The Congress party has emerged as the largest party in the Ajmer Municipal Corporation election, winning 37 of the 80 wards. The BJP secured 32 seats, while Independent candidates won 11. With neither major party reaching the 41-seat majority mark, Independents are set to play a crucial role in determining the next municipal board. The results mark a significant setback for the BJP, which had controlled Ajmer's municipal board for the past 36 years. In the previous election, the BJP won 48 seats, compared with 18 for Congress, one for the RLP and 13 for Independents. This time, the BJP has slipped behind the Congress party. One of the biggest upsets came in Ward 59, where Congress candidate Babita Chauhan defeated the BJP's Madhu Shekhawat. Madhu, wife of former chairman Surendra Singh Shekhawat, was considered a strong contender for the mayor's post. Another closely watched result came from Ward 4, where Monica Jain, who had switched from Congress to the BJP, defeated her rival. The ward is considered a stronghold of Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani. Hema Gehlot, wife of former mayor Dharmendra Gehlot, who had left the BJP, also faced defeat. The 80 wards saw a total of 360 candidates in the contest. According to the election figures, 77 Congress candidates, 79 BJP candidates and 204 Independents and candidates from other parties were in the fray. Ajmer Municipal Corporation has 4,38,039 registered voters, of whom 2,86,823 exercised their franchise. The overall voter turnout was 65.48 per cent. With 11 Independent councillors holding the balance, both Congress and BJP may now have to negotiate to secure the numbers needed to form the board. In Ward 80, 21-year-old Kashyapi Sankhla, daughter of BJP leader Chandresh Sankhla, won the election. She is among the youngest councillors to win in the current round of urban local body elections. Following her victory, her father thanked the residents of the ward. Meanwhile, former BJP councillor Ruby Jain, who rebelled against the party and contested as an Independent from Ward 74, also secured a victory. After her win, Ruby said the people themselves had ensured that her nomination was filed and described the victory as one of the public. The Ajmer results have altered the political equation in the city, with the BJP losing its long-standing dominance and Independent councillors emerging as the potential kingmakers in the formation of the next municipal board.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Congress has managed to retain control of Jhalawar, the stronghold of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, as results for Rajasthan's 47 Municipal Councils and 252 Municipalities have started coming in. In the Jhalawar Municipal Council, the Congress party has won 29 of the 45 wards. The BJP secured 13 wards, Independents won two, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won one. Also, Independent candidates have pulled off a major upset in the Bharatpur Municipal Corporation election, winning 36 of the total 65 wards and emerging as the dominant political force. The BJP secured 20 wards, while the Congress won seven, the BSP one, and the RLP one. The BJP has secured a majority in the Barmer Municipal Council after 15 years. The party won 29 of the 55 wards. The Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as a surprise winner in the Baran Municipal Council, securing a clear majority with victories in 31 of the 60 wards. The Congress party won 18 wards, the BJP nine, and Independents two. In the Churu Municipal Council, the BJP has won 30 of the 60 wards, while Congress secured 24 and Independent candidates won six. The BJP is leading in the Nagaur Municipal Council, although former district president Ramniwas Sankhla suffered defeat in Ward 7. In Ward 10, Praveen Solanki of the Congress, son of former chairman Kriparam Solanki, won the election. Praveen's maternal uncle and former chairman, Mangilal Bhati, had supported the BJP candidate. Yash Jaldhari of the BJP, grandson of former MLA Ratanlal Jaldhari, has won from Ward 11 of the Sikar Municipal Council. In the Jaisalmer Municipal Council, results for 21 wards have been declared so far. BJP candidates have won 12 wards, while Congress has secured six, and Independents three. The results will determine the political fate of more than 35,000 candidates contesting elections across Rajasthan's Municipal Councils and Municipalities. Voting for the urban local body elections was conducted in two phases on September 9 and 11. The first phase recorded a voter turnout of 76.41 per cent in 162 urban bodies, while 71.69 per cent turnout was registered in the second phase in 147 urban bodies.
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