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BJP's Sumanlata Aggarwal to Face Congress's Kamlesh Sharma in Alwar Mayoral Contest after Independent Withdraws
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:15 PM
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Following the withdrawal of independent candidate Rinkal Garg, the Alwar Municipal Corporation mayoral race will now be a direct face‑off between BJP's Sumanlata Aggarwal and Congress's Kamlesh Sharma.
The Alwar Municipal Corporation mayoral election has narrowed to a two‑cornered contest after independent aspirant Rinkal Garg formally withdrew his nomination. Garg's exit leaves the Bharatiya Janata Party's Sumanlata Aggarwal and the Indian National Congress's Kamlesh Sharma as the sole contenders.
Both parties have intensified their campaign efforts, highlighting local development issues and municipal services. Aggarwal, representing the BJP, has pledged to focus on infrastructure upgrades and sanitation projects, while Sharma of the Congress has emphasized youth employment and affordable housing.
Election officials have confirmed that the ballot will feature only the two candidates, and voting is scheduled as per the municipal election calendar. Observers note that the outcome could shape the political balance in Rajasthan's second‑largest city.
The withdrawal of Garg, who had previously positioned himself as a third‑option candidate, underscores the high stakes of the race and the strategic calculations of smaller players in municipal politics.
Stakeholders await the final vote count, which will determine the mayoral leadership of Alwar for the next term.
Both parties have intensified their campaign efforts, highlighting local development issues and municipal services. Aggarwal, representing the BJP, has pledged to focus on infrastructure upgrades and sanitation projects, while Sharma of the Congress has emphasized youth employment and affordable housing.
Election officials have confirmed that the ballot will feature only the two candidates, and voting is scheduled as per the municipal election calendar. Observers note that the outcome could shape the political balance in Rajasthan's second‑largest city.
The withdrawal of Garg, who had previously positioned himself as a third‑option candidate, underscores the high stakes of the race and the strategic calculations of smaller players in municipal politics.
Stakeholders await the final vote count, which will determine the mayoral leadership of Alwar for the next term.