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Bundi Municipal Council President Race Heats Up as BJP and Congress Vie for Majority
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM
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The Bundi Nagar Parishad election for council president has become a close contest, with both BJP and Congress claiming they can secure a majority. If either party falls short, a handful of independents could tip the balance.
Bundi's municipal council election for the president's post has turned into a tightly fought battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. Both parties assert that they have enough ward councillors to claim a clear majority in the council.
The council comprises a total of 30 seats, and the presidency is decided by a simple majority of the elected members. Analysts note that if either the BJP or Congress fails to secure at least 16 votes, the decision could hinge on the support of three to five independent councillors who hold the balance of power.
Local political observers say the independents, who were elected on non‑party tickets, are likely to negotiate with both sides before committing their votes. Their stance could determine not only who becomes the council president but also which party will control key municipal decisions in Bundi.
Election officials have confirmed that the voting for the president will be conducted in a closed‑door meeting of the council members later this week, after the ward results are formally declared.
The outcome is expected to set the tone for future local governance in Bundi, as the ruling party at the state level watches the municipal contest closely.
The council comprises a total of 30 seats, and the presidency is decided by a simple majority of the elected members. Analysts note that if either the BJP or Congress fails to secure at least 16 votes, the decision could hinge on the support of three to five independent councillors who hold the balance of power.
Local political observers say the independents, who were elected on non‑party tickets, are likely to negotiate with both sides before committing their votes. Their stance could determine not only who becomes the council president but also which party will control key municipal decisions in Bundi.
Election officials have confirmed that the voting for the president will be conducted in a closed‑door meeting of the council members later this week, after the ward results are formally declared.
The outcome is expected to set the tone for future local governance in Bundi, as the ruling party at the state level watches the municipal contest closely.