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Politics
Congress Ticket Race Heats Up in Bikaner: 600 Aspirants Jostle for 80 Wards
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bikaner
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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Around 600 Congress hopefuls gathered at the Bikaner party office on Saturday, vying for tickets across 80 municipal wards.
The Bikaner district Congress office became a hub of activity on Saturday as the party began its ticket‑allocation process for the upcoming municipal corporation elections. A large crowd of aspirants assembled, each hoping to secure a nomination for one of the 80 wards that will be contested.
Party officials confirmed that roughly 600 candidates presented themselves, indicating intense competition within the local Congress ranks. The high turnout reflects the party's strong presence in the city and the significance of municipal bodies in shaping urban governance.
Election analysts note that the ticket distribution could influence the party's performance in the municipal polls, as internal selections often set the tone for campaign dynamics. The Congress leadership has yet to announce the final list of nominees, but the current demand underscores the stakes for local politicians seeking a foothold in Bikaner’s civic administration.
Party officials confirmed that roughly 600 candidates presented themselves, indicating intense competition within the local Congress ranks. The high turnout reflects the party's strong presence in the city and the significance of municipal bodies in shaping urban governance.
Election analysts note that the ticket distribution could influence the party's performance in the municipal polls, as internal selections often set the tone for campaign dynamics. The Congress leadership has yet to announce the final list of nominees, but the current demand underscores the stakes for local politicians seeking a foothold in Bikaner’s civic administration.