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Politics
BJP wins 38 of 43 seats in Gandhinagar civic polls, Congress gets 5, AAP none
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 38 out of 43 seats in the Gandhinagar municipal election, while the Congress managed five seats and the Aam Aadmi Party failed to win any.
The municipal election for Gandhinagar, Gujarat's capital, concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the clear victor, winning 38 of the 43 contested seats. The result was declared after the counting process overseen by the State Election Commission.
The Indian National Congress managed to secure five seats, maintaining a modest presence in the corporation. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party failed to win a single seat, marking a disappointing performance for the party in the city.
Analysts note that the BJP's sweeping win reinforces its stronghold over urban governance in Gujarat, especially in the state capital. The composition of the new municipal body is expected to shape local development projects and civic services for the coming term.
The Indian National Congress managed to secure five seats, maintaining a modest presence in the corporation. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party failed to win a single seat, marking a disappointing performance for the party in the city.
Analysts note that the BJP's sweeping win reinforces its stronghold over urban governance in Gujarat, especially in the state capital. The composition of the new municipal body is expected to shape local development projects and civic services for the coming term.