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Politics
Congress Leads Ajmer Municipal Election; Mayor Likely Decided by Independents
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 02:45 PM
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Congress emerged as the largest party in Ajmer's municipal corporation with 37 seats, BJP won 32, and independents hold the balance to determine the mayoral appointment.
The recent Ajmer Municipal Corporation elections have resulted in the Indian National Congress securing 37 seats, making it the single largest party in the council. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) follows with 32 seats, while the remaining seats are occupied by independent candidates.
Under the municipal corporation's rules, the mayor is elected by council members. With neither Congress nor BJP holding an outright majority, the independents are expected to play a decisive role in the mayoral vote, potentially aligning with either of the two major parties.
Political analysts note that the outcome could influence local governance priorities in Ajmer, as the mayor's office will steer development projects and civic services. Both parties are reportedly in talks with independents to secure the necessary support for their mayoral candidate.
The council is slated to convene shortly to elect the mayor, a process that will shape the city's administrative agenda for the next five years.
Under the municipal corporation's rules, the mayor is elected by council members. With neither Congress nor BJP holding an outright majority, the independents are expected to play a decisive role in the mayoral vote, potentially aligning with either of the two major parties.
Political analysts note that the outcome could influence local governance priorities in Ajmer, as the mayor's office will steer development projects and civic services. Both parties are reportedly in talks with independents to secure the necessary support for their mayoral candidate.
The council is slated to convene shortly to elect the mayor, a process that will shape the city's administrative agenda for the next five years.