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BJP struggles to reach consensus on Jaipur mayoral candidate amid cross‑voting fears
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM
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The BJP, despite holding a majority of 78 councillors in Jaipur Municipal Corporation, has yet to finalize its mayoral candidate as cross‑voting concerns delay the official nomination, with the deadline today.
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) currently has a BJP majority of 78 councillors, giving the party a clear numerical advantage for the mayoral post. However, internal disagreements have prevented the party from naming a candidate, as senior leaders fear that some members may cast cross‑votes against the official nominee.
Party officials have delayed the formal announcement, citing the risk that dissenting councillors could undermine the party’s chances by supporting an opposition candidate. The deadline for submitting the mayoral nomination is today, adding pressure on the BJP to resolve the impasse.
If the BJP fails to present a unified front, the mayoral election could become contested, potentially opening the door for rival parties to capitalize on the split vote.
Party officials have delayed the formal announcement, citing the risk that dissenting councillors could undermine the party’s chances by supporting an opposition candidate. The deadline for submitting the mayoral nomination is today, adding pressure on the BJP to resolve the impasse.
If the BJP fails to present a unified front, the mayoral election could become contested, potentially opening the door for rival parties to capitalize on the split vote.