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BJP's Dr. Gunjan Khatana Wins Bhiwadi Council Chairman Seat Unopposed after Congress Candidate Withdraws
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 04:15 PM
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In Bhiwadi municipal council chairman elections, Congress nominee Gagan Tanwar withdrew, leaving BJP's Dr. Gunjan Khatana as the sole candidate and she was elected unopposed, paving the way for a BJP‑led council board.
The municipal council chairman election in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, concluded without a contest after Congress candidate Gagan Tanwar announced his withdrawal from the race. With no opponent remaining, Dr. Gunjan Khatana of the Bharatiya Janata Party was declared elected unopposed.
The withdrawal effectively ended the electoral contest, allowing the BJP to secure the council chairmanship without a vote. Party officials hailed the outcome as a strategic victory that simplifies the formation of a BJP‑dominated council board.
Local observers noted that the unopposed win removes any uncertainty surrounding the council's leadership and sets the stage for the BJP to implement its agenda at the municipal level.
The election result underscores the shifting political dynamics in the Alwar district, where the BJP continues to consolidate its presence.
The council is expected to convene soon to formalize its board and begin administrative duties under Dr. Khatana's chairmanship.
The withdrawal effectively ended the electoral contest, allowing the BJP to secure the council chairmanship without a vote. Party officials hailed the outcome as a strategic victory that simplifies the formation of a BJP‑dominated council board.
Local observers noted that the unopposed win removes any uncertainty surrounding the council's leadership and sets the stage for the BJP to implement its agenda at the municipal level.
The election result underscores the shifting political dynamics in the Alwar district, where the BJP continues to consolidate its presence.
The council is expected to convene soon to formalize its board and begin administrative duties under Dr. Khatana's chairmanship.