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Bhilwara elects 38‑year‑old Jaswant Kanwar as first woman mayor unopposed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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Bhilwara Municipal Corporation elected BJP’s Jaswant Kanwar, 38, as its first female mayor without opposition after independent candidate Santosh Kanwar withdrew.
The Bhilwara Municipal Corporation has chosen Jaswant Kanwar of the Bharatiya Janata Party as its mayor, marking a historic first for the city. At 38 years old, Kanwar becomes the corporation’s inaugural female mayor, securing the position without any contest after independent aspirant Santosh Kanwar withdrew his nomination.
Kanwar’s unopposed election underscores the BJP’s strong foothold in the local body, where the party currently holds 45 out of the total council seats. This majority ensures smooth governance and aligns the mayor’s agenda with the party’s municipal policies.
The election, conducted under the municipal rules, reflects a growing trend of women assuming leadership roles in Rajasthan’s urban administrations. Kanwar’s tenure is expected to focus on infrastructure development, sanitation, and citizen services, leveraging the party’s council majority to implement her agenda.
Kanwar’s unopposed election underscores the BJP’s strong foothold in the local body, where the party currently holds 45 out of the total council seats. This majority ensures smooth governance and aligns the mayor’s agenda with the party’s municipal policies.
The election, conducted under the municipal rules, reflects a growing trend of women assuming leadership roles in Rajasthan’s urban administrations. Kanwar’s tenure is expected to focus on infrastructure development, sanitation, and citizen services, leveraging the party’s council majority to implement her agenda.