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Voting Begins in Udaipur Municipal Elections with Direct BJP-Congress Showdown in 39 Wards
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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Polling started Friday across 413 booths in Udaipur’s 80‑ward municipal election, with 220 candidates vying for seats and a direct BJP‑Congress contest in 39 wards.
The Udaipur Municipal Corporation election entered its first phase on Friday morning, with voting commencing at 413 designated polling stations across the city. A total of 220 candidates are contesting for the 80 ward seats, marking a significant civic exercise ahead of the mayoral race.
Among the wards, 39 feature a direct face‑off between the two major national parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. These head‑to‑head battles are expected to shape the balance of power in the corporation and influence the selection of the unreserved mayoral post.
Election officials have deployed security and administrative staff to ensure a smooth process, while local observers note that voter turnout will be a key indicator of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming state and national elections.
The results, slated to be announced after the final counting phase, will determine the composition of the municipal council and set the tone for urban governance in Rajasthan’s historic city of Udaipur.
Among the wards, 39 feature a direct face‑off between the two major national parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. These head‑to‑head battles are expected to shape the balance of power in the corporation and influence the selection of the unreserved mayoral post.
Election officials have deployed security and administrative staff to ensure a smooth process, while local observers note that voter turnout will be a key indicator of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming state and national elections.
The results, slated to be announced after the final counting phase, will determine the composition of the municipal council and set the tone for urban governance in Rajasthan’s historic city of Udaipur.