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Congress Ticket Contest Draws 600 Aspirants for 80 Bikaner Wards
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bikaner
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:32 AM
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Around 600 party members gathered at the Bikaner Congress office on Saturday, vying for tickets across 80 municipal wards.
The Rajasthan Congress has begun the internal selection process for the upcoming Bikaner municipal corporation elections. On Saturday, a large crowd of party hopefuls assembled outside the party's local office, signalling intense competition for the limited tickets.
Party officials confirmed that roughly 600 aspirants are contesting for nominations across 80 wards, each ward representing a council seat. The candidates are expected to undergo a vetting procedure that includes interviews, background checks, and a review of their local work records before the final list is announced.
The high turnout reflects the significance of the Bikaner civic polls, where the Congress aims to improve its foothold against rival parties. The final ticket distribution is slated for the coming weeks, after which the nominated candidates will begin their campaign drives across the city.
Party officials confirmed that roughly 600 aspirants are contesting for nominations across 80 wards, each ward representing a council seat. The candidates are expected to undergo a vetting procedure that includes interviews, background checks, and a review of their local work records before the final list is announced.
The high turnout reflects the significance of the Bikaner civic polls, where the Congress aims to improve its foothold against rival parties. The final ticket distribution is slated for the coming weeks, after which the nominated candidates will begin their campaign drives across the city.