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BJP fields Jaswant Kanwar as mayoral candidate for Bhilwara's Ward 9
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated councilor Jaswant Kanwar, who secured 2,165 votes in Ward 9, to contest the mayoral election of Bhilwara Municipal Corporation on September 21.
The Bhilwara Municipal Corporation will hold its mayoral election on 21 September, as part of the statewide municipal polls. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially declared councilor Jaswant Kanwar as its candidate for the mayor's chair in the city.
Kanwar, representing Ward 9, emerged victorious in the recent councilor election with a margin of 2,165 votes. His nomination was filed promptly after the result, confirming his candidacy for the top municipal post.
The BJP currently controls 45 of the corporation's council seats, giving it a strong foothold ahead of the mayoral contest. Observers note that the party’s selection of a proven ward winner underscores its strategy to retain influence in Rajasthan’s industrial hub.
The upcoming vote will determine who steers Bhilwara’s civic administration for the next term, with local issues such as water supply, waste management and industrial development expected to dominate the campaign narrative.
Kanwar, representing Ward 9, emerged victorious in the recent councilor election with a margin of 2,165 votes. His nomination was filed promptly after the result, confirming his candidacy for the top municipal post.
The BJP currently controls 45 of the corporation's council seats, giving it a strong foothold ahead of the mayoral contest. Observers note that the party’s selection of a proven ward winner underscores its strategy to retain influence in Rajasthan’s industrial hub.
The upcoming vote will determine who steers Bhilwara’s civic administration for the next term, with local issues such as water supply, waste management and industrial development expected to dominate the campaign narrative.