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Politics
Congress Secures Majority in Jhalawar Municipal Wards, Winning 29 of 45
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 10:45 AM
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During the counting of Rajasthan's 309 urban local bodies, the Congress party emerged victorious in Jhalawar by winning 29 out of 45 municipal wards, securing a clear majority.
The counting of votes for Rajasthan's 309 urban local bodies is underway, with early tallies already indicating divergent trends across the state. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds a lead in major cities such as Jaipur, Alwar and Udaipur, a contrasting picture emerged from the district of Jhalawar.
In Jhalawar, the Indian National Congress recorded a significant turnaround, clinching 29 of the 45 contested municipal wards. This result gives the party a decisive majority in the local governing body, overturning earlier expectations of a close contest.
Political analysts note that the Jhalawar outcome could bolster Congress's morale ahead of the remaining counts and may influence voter sentiment in neighboring districts. The party's performance here stands out against the broader state trend where the BJP continues to lead in several urban centers.
The final results for the remaining wards are expected to be declared in the coming days, completing the comprehensive picture of Rajasthan's municipal elections.
In Jhalawar, the Indian National Congress recorded a significant turnaround, clinching 29 of the 45 contested municipal wards. This result gives the party a decisive majority in the local governing body, overturning earlier expectations of a close contest.
Political analysts note that the Jhalawar outcome could bolster Congress's morale ahead of the remaining counts and may influence voter sentiment in neighboring districts. The party's performance here stands out against the broader state trend where the BJP continues to lead in several urban centers.
The final results for the remaining wards are expected to be declared in the coming days, completing the comprehensive picture of Rajasthan's municipal elections.