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BJP clinches deputy posts in 199 of 309 Rajasthan local bodies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party secured deputy mayor, deputy speaker and deputy chairman posts in 199 of the 309 local bodies after Rajasthan's recent elections, with 105 seats going to other parties and five results still pending.
After the conclusion of Rajasthan's local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party announced that it had won deputy mayor, deputy speaker and deputy chairman positions in 199 of the 309 elected bodies. The tally reflects the party's strong performance at the grassroots level across the state.
State BJP General Secretary expressed gratitude to party workers and voters, saying the result demonstrates public confidence in the party's local governance agenda. He thanked volunteers for their tireless campaigning and urged elected representatives to work for development.
The official results show that candidates from other parties and independents secured 105 posts, while the outcomes for five bodies are yet to be declared. These pending results could slightly adjust the final composition of local administrations.
Analysts note that the BJP's dominance in deputy posts may influence decision‑making in municipal and panchayat bodies, potentially shaping policy implementation for the next term.
State BJP General Secretary expressed gratitude to party workers and voters, saying the result demonstrates public confidence in the party's local governance agenda. He thanked volunteers for their tireless campaigning and urged elected representatives to work for development.
The official results show that candidates from other parties and independents secured 105 posts, while the outcomes for five bodies are yet to be declared. These pending results could slightly adjust the final composition of local administrations.
Analysts note that the BJP's dominance in deputy posts may influence decision‑making in municipal and panchayat bodies, potentially shaping policy implementation for the next term.