BJP wins mayor elections at three municipal corporations in Rajasthan
The party won Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota after councillor voting and repolling in some wards, with independents helping decide several close contests.
- On Friday, September 26, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party won mayoral contests across Rajasthan's three largest municipal corporations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota, concluding urban local body elections held earlier this month.
- A majority of 51 councillors was required to win the mayoral posts; the BJP entered the contests with 52 votes comprising 45 councillors plus seven independents, while Congress held 44 seats.
- Sunil Kothari defeated Sunita Gupta Mawar in Jaipur by 29 votes, securing 89 total. Prasanna Chand Mehta won in Jodhpur with 53 votes, and Anusuiya Goswami defeated Sunita Suman in Kota, receiving 65 votes against 35.
- During Jaipur polling, Congress MLA Rafiq Khan staged a sit-in protest after being denied entry to the municipal corporation premises, alleging that party councillors were blocked from casting their votes.
- In Suket municipality, BJP candidate Jitendra Chopra won the chairperson election by one vote against Umardeen Khan. Both parties now track ten independents and one RLP councillor, as shifting allegiances could alter political arithmetic.
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The BJP has won the Jaipur mayoral election. Party candidate Sunil Kothari has become mayor, securing 89 votes. Meanwhile, the Congress party created a significant uproar during the election.
“We Will Work Tirelessly for Betterment, Development and Glory of Jaipur”: BJP's Sunil Kothari Wins Jaipur Mayoral Election
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. BJP's Sunil Kothari won the Jaipur Municipal Corporation mayoral election with 89 votes. After his victory, Kothari thanked all 150 councillors for their support and assured them that they would work for the betterment, development and glory of Jaipur city. India News | “We Will Work Tirelessly for Betterment, Development and Glory of Jaipur”: BJP's Sunil Kothari Wins Jaipur Mayoral Election.
Rajasthan Mayor Election Latest Updates: After the voting process is complete, the counting of votes will begin. After this, Jaipur will have a new mayor. The councillors' voting will be closely monitored during the election.
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