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Politics
BJP wins Ashok Gahlot’s ward, Congress takes Gajendra Shekhawat’s in Jodhpur election
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:45 PM
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In the Jodhpur municipal elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party captured the ward traditionally held by Ashok Gahlot, while the Indian National Congress secured the ward of veteran leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The recent Jodhpur municipal corporation poll turned into a direct showdown between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC). Both parties fielded candidates in the city’s key wards, hoping to consolidate their local footholds.
In a surprising turn, the BJP candidate emerged victorious in the ward that has long been associated with senior BJP leader Ashok Gahlot. Analysts note that the win signals a breach of a traditional stronghold, suggesting growing acceptance of the party’s local agenda.
Conversely, the Congress managed to capture the ward previously represented by veteran Congress figure Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The party’s success in this area reflects its ability to mobilise grassroots support despite facing stiff competition.
These twin outcomes highlight a shifting political landscape in Jodhpur, where voters appear willing to cross established party lines. The results could influence future strategies for both parties as they prepare for upcoming state‑level contests.
In a surprising turn, the BJP candidate emerged victorious in the ward that has long been associated with senior BJP leader Ashok Gahlot. Analysts note that the win signals a breach of a traditional stronghold, suggesting growing acceptance of the party’s local agenda.
Conversely, the Congress managed to capture the ward previously represented by veteran Congress figure Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The party’s success in this area reflects its ability to mobilise grassroots support despite facing stiff competition.
These twin outcomes highlight a shifting political landscape in Jodhpur, where voters appear willing to cross established party lines. The results could influence future strategies for both parties as they prepare for upcoming state‑level contests.