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Jodhpur Municipal Election: BJP and Congress each win 44 seats, re-poll possible in Ward 50
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:15 PM
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Counting in Jodhpur's 100‑ward municipal election shows the BJP and Congress tied with 44 seats each, while independents hold 11 wards. A re‑poll may be ordered at one booth in Ward 50.
The vote count for Jodhpur Municipal Corporation’s 100‑ward election has been completed. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress secured 44 seats each, leaving the balance of power undecided.
Independents emerged victorious in 11 wards, adding another variable to the post‑count scenario. No single party now holds a clear majority to form the municipal administration without coalition talks.
Election officials have flagged a potential re‑poll at a single polling booth in Ward 50, citing irregularities that may affect the final tally for that ward. The decision on whether to conduct a fresh vote will be announced after a detailed review.
The tight result underscores a closely contested urban electorate, with both major parties likely to negotiate alliances with independents to achieve a working majority in the council.
Stakeholders, including local civic groups and political analysts, are watching the developments closely as Jodhpur awaits the formation of its next municipal leadership.
Independents emerged victorious in 11 wards, adding another variable to the post‑count scenario. No single party now holds a clear majority to form the municipal administration without coalition talks.
Election officials have flagged a potential re‑poll at a single polling booth in Ward 50, citing irregularities that may affect the final tally for that ward. The decision on whether to conduct a fresh vote will be announced after a detailed review.
The tight result underscores a closely contested urban electorate, with both major parties likely to negotiate alliances with independents to achieve a working majority in the council.
Stakeholders, including local civic groups and political analysts, are watching the developments closely as Jodhpur awaits the formation of its next municipal leadership.