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BJP Secures Majority in Kota Municipal Election, Wins 55 Seats; Ex-Mayor Jyoti Khandelwal Defeated
✍️ Amar Ujala · Alwar
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party clinched a decisive victory in Kota’s municipal elections, winning 55 out of 70 seats, while former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal lost her contest.
The 2026 Rajasthan municipal elections concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the clear winner in Kota. Out of the 70 council seats contested, the BJP secured 55, giving it a comfortable majority to form the municipal governing body.
Former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who had previously held the mayoral office, was among the candidates who failed to retain a seat. Her defeat underscores a shift in voter sentiment within the city, as the electorate favored the BJP’s local agenda.
Election officials announced the results through a live blog on Amar Ujala, confirming the BJP’s dominance across most wards. The outcome is expected to shape Kota’s urban development plans and service delivery for the coming term.
Political analysts note that the BJP’s performance in Kota mirrors its broader strength in Rajasthan’s urban centers, potentially influencing upcoming state-level contests.
Former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who had previously held the mayoral office, was among the candidates who failed to retain a seat. Her defeat underscores a shift in voter sentiment within the city, as the electorate favored the BJP’s local agenda.
Election officials announced the results through a live blog on Amar Ujala, confirming the BJP’s dominance across most wards. The outcome is expected to shape Kota’s urban development plans and service delivery for the coming term.
Political analysts note that the BJP’s performance in Kota mirrors its broader strength in Rajasthan’s urban centers, potentially influencing upcoming state-level contests.