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Politics
77 Candidates Win Unopposed in Rajasthan Local Body Poll, Including 37 Women
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 08:34 PM
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In Rajasthan’s local body elections, 77 candidates—including 44 BJP, 16 Congress and 17 independents—were elected without opposition, with women accounting for 37 of them. Voting for the remaining 232 seats is scheduled for September 9 and 11.
The recent local body elections in Rajasthan saw a remarkable number of candidates—77 in total—declared winners without any contest. The unopposed victories span across major parties and independents, reflecting a unique electoral scenario in the state.
Among the unopposed winners, the Bharatiya Janata Party secured 44 seats, the Indian National Congress won 16, and 17 independents were also elected. Notably, 37 of these candidates are women, underscoring a significant gender representation in the uncontested outcomes.
The remaining 232 seats across various panchayats and municipalities will go to polls on September 9 and September 11. Election officials have scheduled these dates to ensure a smooth voting process for the contested constituencies.
The Election Commission of India has confirmed the results and reiterated that the upcoming voting will be conducted under standard security and monitoring protocols, aiming for a transparent and fair conclusion to the local body elections in Rajasthan.
Among the unopposed winners, the Bharatiya Janata Party secured 44 seats, the Indian National Congress won 16, and 17 independents were also elected. Notably, 37 of these candidates are women, underscoring a significant gender representation in the uncontested outcomes.
The remaining 232 seats across various panchayats and municipalities will go to polls on September 9 and September 11. Election officials have scheduled these dates to ensure a smooth voting process for the contested constituencies.
The Election Commission of India has confirmed the results and reiterated that the upcoming voting will be conducted under standard security and monitoring protocols, aiming for a transparent and fair conclusion to the local body elections in Rajasthan.