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Vichitra Singh challenges BJP in Bharatpur mayoral race, says Congress backs her
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM
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Independent councilor Vichitra Singh has entered the Bharatpur mayoral contest, positioning herself against the BJP and asserting backing from the Congress party.
In the upcoming mayoral election for Bharatpur, Rajasthan, independent councilor Vichitra Singh has announced her candidature, directly confronting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Singh, the wife of former mayor Shiv Singh Bhoot, is positioning herself as an alternative to the BJP's official candidate.
The former mayor's spouse says she has secured the support of the Indian National Congress, although the party has not issued a formal endorsement. Her claim of Congress backing is intended to broaden her appeal among voters dissatisfied with the ruling party's local performance.
Election officials have confirmed that Singh will appear on the ballot as an independent candidate. The contest is expected to draw significant attention, as it pits a well‑known local figure against the BJP in a city that has traditionally leaned towards the ruling party.
The former mayor's spouse says she has secured the support of the Indian National Congress, although the party has not issued a formal endorsement. Her claim of Congress backing is intended to broaden her appeal among voters dissatisfied with the ruling party's local performance.
Election officials have confirmed that Singh will appear on the ballot as an independent candidate. The contest is expected to draw significant attention, as it pits a well‑known local figure against the BJP in a city that has traditionally leaned towards the ruling party.