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BJP eyes Anuradha Singh as mayoral candidate in Bharatpur despite lacking majority
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:30 AM
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The BJP is positioning Anuradha Singh as its face for the Bharatpur mayoral race, even though it remains distant from a clear majority, with the stance of 36 independents seen as decisive.
Rajasthan's local body elections have entered a critical phase in Bharatpur, where the mayoral contest is shaping up without a clear majority for any party. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its intention to project Anuradha Singh as the party's front‑runner for the mayoral post, despite being far from securing a decisive vote bank.
Party officials say the decision hinges on the support of 36 independent councillors who hold the balance of power in the municipal corporation. Their alignment, and any potential cross‑voting, will be closely monitored as the election day approaches.
Analysts note that the BJP's strategy reflects a broader attempt to consolidate fragmented votes and present a unified face to the electorate. The outcome in Bharatpur could serve as an indicator of how regional parties and independents influence urban local bodies in Rajasthan.
The municipal election commission has yet to announce the final list of candidates, but sources confirm that Anuradha Singh is being prepared for a high‑visibility campaign, including rallies and outreach to independent ward representatives.
Stakeholders across the political spectrum are watching the developments, recognizing that the Bharatiya Janata Party's maneuvering in Bharatpur may set a precedent for future local body contests in the state.
Party officials say the decision hinges on the support of 36 independent councillors who hold the balance of power in the municipal corporation. Their alignment, and any potential cross‑voting, will be closely monitored as the election day approaches.
Analysts note that the BJP's strategy reflects a broader attempt to consolidate fragmented votes and present a unified face to the electorate. The outcome in Bharatpur could serve as an indicator of how regional parties and independents influence urban local bodies in Rajasthan.
The municipal election commission has yet to announce the final list of candidates, but sources confirm that Anuradha Singh is being prepared for a high‑visibility campaign, including rallies and outreach to independent ward representatives.
Stakeholders across the political spectrum are watching the developments, recognizing that the Bharatiya Janata Party's maneuvering in Bharatpur may set a precedent for future local body contests in the state.