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Politics
BJP Wins Dungarpur Municipal Majority, Faces Internal Contest for Council President
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 24 of 40 seats in Dungarpur municipal council, but two party members have filed separate nominations for the council president post, prompting a decision on the official candidate.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the clear winner in the recent Dungarpur municipal council elections, capturing 24 out of the 40 available seats. This majority gives the party a comfortable foothold to steer the council's agenda for the upcoming term.
Despite the numerical advantage, the party faces an internal showdown over the coveted council president (sabhaapati) position. Two senior BJP members, Prabhu Pandya and Sushila Gupta, have each submitted nomination papers, signalling a split in support within the local ranks.
Party officials have indicated that a final decision on the authorized candidate will be taken after internal consultations. The outcome will determine who will lead the council and represent the BJP's majority in Dungarpur.
The contest underscores the challenges of managing intra‑party dynamics even after an electoral triumph, as local leaders vie for influence over the council's leadership.
The BJP's choice will be closely watched by opposition groups and residents, who anticipate how the new leadership will address municipal issues ranging from infrastructure to public services.
Despite the numerical advantage, the party faces an internal showdown over the coveted council president (sabhaapati) position. Two senior BJP members, Prabhu Pandya and Sushila Gupta, have each submitted nomination papers, signalling a split in support within the local ranks.
Party officials have indicated that a final decision on the authorized candidate will be taken after internal consultations. The outcome will determine who will lead the council and represent the BJP's majority in Dungarpur.
The contest underscores the challenges of managing intra‑party dynamics even after an electoral triumph, as local leaders vie for influence over the council's leadership.
The BJP's choice will be closely watched by opposition groups and residents, who anticipate how the new leadership will address municipal issues ranging from infrastructure to public services.