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BJP takes six of seven Rajasthan mayoral contests; Congress wins Bikaner

Source: The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 21:54 UTC
BJP takes six of seven Rajasthan mayoral contests; Congress wins Bikaner
Image: The Hindu · original report

The Bharatiya Janata Party won six of seven mayoral polls in Rajasthan, defeating Congress in Alwar, Udaipur, Pali and Ajmer and securing unopposed victories in Bharatpur and Bhilwara. Congress won Bikaner. The Hindu reported that Congress alleged wrongdoing, but the supplied material gives no details of its complaint.

The Bharatiya Janata Party won six of seven mayoral polls in Rajasthan, according to The Hindu. BJP candidates defeated Congress contenders in Alwar, Udaipur, Pali and Ajmer. BJP candidates were also elected unopposed in Bharatpur and Bhilwara.

The Congress’s only victory came in Bikaner, the report said. The result left the party with one win among the seven mayoral contests covered. Congress alleged that the process was unfair, although the supplied material does not specify the basis of its complaint or identify any particular contest affected by the allegation.

No further response from the BJP or election authorities was included.

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