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BJP and Congress nominate same candidate Manoj Singh for Bharatpur Ward 19
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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During the municipal election nominations, both BJP and Congress declared former Congress councillor Manoj Singh as their candidate for Ward 19 in Bharatpur, after his switch to the BJP.
The nomination process for the upcoming municipal elections in Bharatpur saw an unusual alignment between the two major parties. In Ward 19, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress announced Manoj Singh as their candidate. Singh, who has previously served two terms as a councillor on a Congress ticket, has now joined the BJP and is contesting the election under its banner.
Party officials said the decision reflects Singh's strong local presence and the belief that his candidacy can consolidate votes across traditional party lines. The move also highlights the fluid nature of local politics, where personal influence often outweighs strict party allegiance.
Election observers note that such dual nominations are rare but not unprecedented in municipal contests, where strategic calculations can lead to unexpected collaborations. Voters in Ward 19 will decide whether Singh's track record and recent party switch will secure him a seat on the municipal council.
The BJP and Congress have not commented further on the arrangement, focusing instead on broader campaign messages ahead of the polls.
Party officials said the decision reflects Singh's strong local presence and the belief that his candidacy can consolidate votes across traditional party lines. The move also highlights the fluid nature of local politics, where personal influence often outweighs strict party allegiance.
Election observers note that such dual nominations are rare but not unprecedented in municipal contests, where strategic calculations can lead to unexpected collaborations. Voters in Ward 19 will decide whether Singh's track record and recent party switch will secure him a seat on the municipal council.
The BJP and Congress have not commented further on the arrangement, focusing instead on broader campaign messages ahead of the polls.