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BJP Faces Fight in Kushalgarh Election as Congress Teams with Ex‑Councillor, BAP Joins
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:17 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s hold on the Kushalgarh municipal council is under threat as the Congress party has allied with a former BJP councillor, while the Bahujan Adivasi Party has entered the fray, turning the contest into a three‑cornered race.
The municipal elections scheduled for Kushalgarh in Rajasthan have become a focal point for regional political maneuvering. The Bharatiya Janata Party, which currently controls the municipal board, is confronting a serious challenge to retain its dominance.
In a strategic move, the Indian National Congress has incorporated a former BJP councillor into its campaign team, aiming to leverage his local influence and experience. This alliance is intended to consolidate anti‑BJP votes and present a united front against the incumbent.
Adding another layer to the contest, the Bahujan Adivasi Party (BAP) has announced its participation, converting the race into a three‑cornered battle. BAP’s entry is expected to split votes further, especially among communities that the party traditionally appeals to.
Political analysts suggest that the triangular contest could lead to a fragmented mandate, making the final outcome uncertain and potentially reshaping the power dynamics in Kushalgarh’s local governance.
In a strategic move, the Indian National Congress has incorporated a former BJP councillor into its campaign team, aiming to leverage his local influence and experience. This alliance is intended to consolidate anti‑BJP votes and present a united front against the incumbent.
Adding another layer to the contest, the Bahujan Adivasi Party (BAP) has announced its participation, converting the race into a three‑cornered battle. BAP’s entry is expected to split votes further, especially among communities that the party traditionally appeals to.
Political analysts suggest that the triangular contest could lead to a fragmented mandate, making the final outcome uncertain and potentially reshaping the power dynamics in Kushalgarh’s local governance.