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BJP wins mayoral elections in three major municipal corporations of Rajasthan
25 September 2026
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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victories in the mayoral contests across three major municipal corporations in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota. The elections were conducted following repolling in specific wards due to earlier technical glitches.
Key Highlights
- Sunil Kothari of the BJP was elected as the Mayor of Jaipur, defeating the Congress candidate by 29 votes.
- Prasanna Chand Mehta and Anusuiya Goswami secured mayoral victories in Jodhpur and Kota respectively.
- The polls were decided through votes cast by elected municipal councillors, with counting held immediately after voting.
- Elections in these urban local bodies were rescheduled and held following technical glitches during earlier polling sessions.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (At the Central level) / Department of Local Self Government, Rajasthan
Key Bodies
Rajasthan State Election Commission, Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, Kota Municipal Corporation
Constitutional & Legal Context
Urban local bodies governance in India is constitutionally mandated by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which added Part IX-A to the Constitution of India.
Static GK Connection
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act provides for the establishment of three types of municipalities: Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations.