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Independent Vichitra Singh challenges BJP in Bharatpur mayoral poll, cites Congress support
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:45 PM
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Independent councillor Vichitra Singh, wife of former mayor Shiv Singh Bhoot, has entered the Bharatpur mayoral race against the BJP, saying she has Congress backing.
Vichitra Singh, an independent candidate and former councilor, has announced her candidature for the Bharatpur mayoral election, positioning herself against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She is the spouse of the city’s ex‑mayor Shiv Singh Bhoot and has highlighted her experience in local governance.
In her campaign launch, Singh asserted that the Indian National Congress has extended its support to her candidacy, though the party has not issued an official statement. She framed the contest as a test of the BJP’s grip on the municipal corporation and appealed to voters seeking an alternative.
The upcoming mayoral poll, scheduled for later this month, is expected to draw significant attention as it could signal shifting political dynamics in Rajasthan’s eastern district. Election officials have confirmed that the filing of nominations is complete, and the final list of candidates will be published shortly.
Analysts note that an independent candidate with alleged backing from a major opposition party could split the anti‑BJP vote, making the race highly competitive. Voter turnout and local issues such as water supply and urban infrastructure are likely to influence the outcome.
In her campaign launch, Singh asserted that the Indian National Congress has extended its support to her candidacy, though the party has not issued an official statement. She framed the contest as a test of the BJP’s grip on the municipal corporation and appealed to voters seeking an alternative.
The upcoming mayoral poll, scheduled for later this month, is expected to draw significant attention as it could signal shifting political dynamics in Rajasthan’s eastern district. Election officials have confirmed that the filing of nominations is complete, and the final list of candidates will be published shortly.
Analysts note that an independent candidate with alleged backing from a major opposition party could split the anti‑BJP vote, making the race highly competitive. Voter turnout and local issues such as water supply and urban infrastructure are likely to influence the outcome.