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Congress poised for surprise move on final day of Jaipur mayor nominations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 08:00 AM
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With the BJP leading in the Jaipur mayor race, the Congress has not yet disclosed its candidate, but sources say a decisive decision could be taken at a key meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. today.
The mayoral contest in Jaipur is shaping up with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding a clear lead over rivals, according to the latest tallies released by the election commission. The BJP's advantage has been reflected in early voter sentiment and party workers' mobilization across the city.
Despite the favorable numbers for the BJP, the Indian National Congress has kept its candidate selection under wraps. Party insiders say that the decision has been delayed to gauge the evolving political climate and to possibly craft a strategy that could narrow the gap.
Sources close to the Congress campaign indicate that a surprise announcement may be made during a high‑level meeting slated for 10 a.m. on the final day of nominations. The gathering is expected to involve senior state leaders and the local party apparatus, aiming to finalize the mayoral ticket before the filing deadline.
If the Congress does unveil a candidate at the last moment, analysts suggest it could inject fresh dynamics into the race, compelling the BJP to reassess its campaign tactics ahead of the municipal polls.
Despite the favorable numbers for the BJP, the Indian National Congress has kept its candidate selection under wraps. Party insiders say that the decision has been delayed to gauge the evolving political climate and to possibly craft a strategy that could narrow the gap.
Sources close to the Congress campaign indicate that a surprise announcement may be made during a high‑level meeting slated for 10 a.m. on the final day of nominations. The gathering is expected to involve senior state leaders and the local party apparatus, aiming to finalize the mayoral ticket before the filing deadline.
If the Congress does unveil a candidate at the last moment, analysts suggest it could inject fresh dynamics into the race, compelling the BJP to reassess its campaign tactics ahead of the municipal polls.