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Jalawad Municipal Council Sees BJP and Congress Nominate Candidates for Chairperson Post
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 09:45 AM
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Three candidates were filed for the chairperson position in Jalawad Municipal Council, with Congress nominating Rajesh Gurjar and Sheetal Patiyar, and BJP putting forward Rajkumar Soni.
On Wednesday, the Jalawad Municipal Council received nominations for the chairperson post, marking a key moment in the local electoral process. Congress put forward two candidates: Rajesh Gurjar and Sheetal Patiyar, both of whom have been active in municipal affairs. BJP’s sole nominee was Rajkumar Soni, a seasoned party worker with a strong presence in the region.
The nominations come as the council’s composition reflects a significant advantage for Congress, which holds 29 of the 43 wards, while BJP controls 13 wards. The upcoming election will determine whether the chairperson will continue to be a Congress representative or shift to the BJP.
Local residents and party members are closely watching the proceedings, as the chairperson’s role is pivotal in shaping municipal policies and development projects across Jalawad. The council is expected to hold the election in the coming weeks, with both parties preparing their campaigns.
The nomination process underscores the competitive nature of local politics in Rajasthan, where party dynamics at the municipal level can influence broader state-level strategies.
The nominations come as the council’s composition reflects a significant advantage for Congress, which holds 29 of the 43 wards, while BJP controls 13 wards. The upcoming election will determine whether the chairperson will continue to be a Congress representative or shift to the BJP.
Local residents and party members are closely watching the proceedings, as the chairperson’s role is pivotal in shaping municipal policies and development projects across Jalawad. The council is expected to hold the election in the coming weeks, with both parties preparing their campaigns.
The nomination process underscores the competitive nature of local politics in Rajasthan, where party dynamics at the municipal level can influence broader state-level strategies.