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Politics
Congress skips symbols in two Ajmer wards; BJP fields candidates in all wards
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:32 PM
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In Ajmer, the Congress party did not allocate election symbols in two municipal wards, while the BJP announced candidates for every ward ahead of the 2026 local body elections.
Ajmer, Rajasthan – As the 2026 municipal elections approach, the Congress party has refrained from assigning its official election symbol in two of the city’s wards. The decision was observed during the live coverage of the Rajasthan Nikay Chunav, where the party’s absence of symbols was noted for those specific polling units.
In contrast, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced candidates for every ward in Ajmer, ensuring its symbol appears across the entire city. Neither party has yet released a formal, public list of candidates for the 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan, keeping the full slate of contenders under wraps.
Party officials said the BJP communicated ticket allocations directly to prospective candidates via phone calls, a move intended to prevent internal disputes and streamline the nomination process. Election activity across the state has intensified, with both major parties gearing up for a competitive contest in the upcoming local body polls.
In contrast, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced candidates for every ward in Ajmer, ensuring its symbol appears across the entire city. Neither party has yet released a formal, public list of candidates for the 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan, keeping the full slate of contenders under wraps.
Party officials said the BJP communicated ticket allocations directly to prospective candidates via phone calls, a move intended to prevent internal disputes and streamline the nomination process. Election activity across the state has intensified, with both major parties gearing up for a competitive contest in the upcoming local body polls.