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Sunil Kothari Leads Jaipur Mayor Race as Party Sources Confirm Early Decision
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 07:31 AM
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Sunil Kothari is emerging as the frontrunner for the Jaipur mayoral candidacy, according to party insiders. They say the decision on his name was made even before the official ticket process began.
The municipal elections in Rajasthan have drawn attention to the Jaipur mayoral contest, where Sunil Kothari is reportedly ahead of other contenders. Party sources indicate that his name was finalised well before the ticket allocation process started, giving him an early advantage.
Analysts note that Kothari’s strong backing from the Jain community, organisational networks, and alignment with state government calculations have contributed to his leading position. These factors are being cited as key reasons behind the early consensus on his candidature.
While the formal nomination is yet to be announced, the prevailing sentiment within the party suggests that Kothari’s candidacy is all but confirmed. Observers expect the official declaration to follow the established internal deliberations.
Analysts note that Kothari’s strong backing from the Jain community, organisational networks, and alignment with state government calculations have contributed to his leading position. These factors are being cited as key reasons behind the early consensus on his candidature.
While the formal nomination is yet to be announced, the prevailing sentiment within the party suggests that Kothari’s candidacy is all but confirmed. Observers expect the official declaration to follow the established internal deliberations.