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Politics
BJP wins in Ashok Gahlot’s ward, Congress sweeps Gajendra Shekhawat’s ward in Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:45 PM
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In the Jodhpur municipal elections, the BJP captured the ward traditionally associated with Ashok Gahlot, while the Congress secured the ward linked to Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The recent Jodhpur municipal corporation polls have produced a striking reversal in two high‑profile wards. A BJP candidate emerged victorious in the ward long regarded as the stronghold of senior leader Ashok Gahlot, while a Congress contender won the ward associated with veteran politician Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
These outcomes underscore a growing contest between the two national parties at the local level, with both sides seeking to expand their influence in Rajasthan’s second‑largest city. Analysts note that the results could signal shifting voter preferences in areas previously considered safe for the incumbent leaders.
The municipal election, a direct contest between BJP and Congress, saw intense campaigning across Jodhpur. While the overall seat tally remains to be announced, the ward‑level victories highlight the unpredictable nature of urban politics in the state.
These outcomes underscore a growing contest between the two national parties at the local level, with both sides seeking to expand their influence in Rajasthan’s second‑largest city. Analysts note that the results could signal shifting voter preferences in areas previously considered safe for the incumbent leaders.
The municipal election, a direct contest between BJP and Congress, saw intense campaigning across Jodhpur. While the overall seat tally remains to be announced, the ward‑level victories highlight the unpredictable nature of urban politics in the state.