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Congress Sweeps Pali Municipal Election, Wins 29 Wards, BJP Trails with 21
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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The recent Pali municipal corporation election saw the Congress emerge as the largest party with 29 ward victories, while the BJP secured 21 seats.
The results of the Pali Municipal Corporation election have been declared, marking a significant shift in local politics. Congress captured 29 of the 50 contested wards, establishing itself as the single largest party in the council. The Bharatiya Janata Party managed to win 21 wards, falling short of a majority.
The outcome is particularly striking because it unfolded in the home district of Rajasthan state party president Madan Rathore. Even Rathore's own ward was secured by the Congress candidate, underscoring the depth of the party's inroads.
Analysts note that the clear advantage gained by Congress in Pali could influence the composition of the municipal administration and may signal broader electoral trends ahead of upcoming state-level contests.
The outcome is particularly striking because it unfolded in the home district of Rajasthan state party president Madan Rathore. Even Rathore's own ward was secured by the Congress candidate, underscoring the depth of the party's inroads.
Analysts note that the clear advantage gained by Congress in Pali could influence the composition of the municipal administration and may signal broader electoral trends ahead of upcoming state-level contests.