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BJP Secures 44 of 77 Unopposed Seats in Rajasthan Civic Elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 06:48 PM
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In Rajasthan's municipal polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party won 44 seats unopposed, while the Congress secured 16, with 37 women among the victorious candidates.
Rajasthan's municipal elections saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secure 44 of the 77 seats that were contested without opposition, while the Congress managed 16. The remaining 17 seats were won in contested polls. The BJP's sweep underscores its strong foothold in the state's local bodies. Notably, 37 of the unopposed winners were women, reflecting a growing trend of female participation in grassroots politics. The results are expected to influence the political dynamics ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.