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Rajasthan civic polls: BJP leads, Independents strong in Bharatpur
Counting for 10,245 councillor posts across 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan began on Monday, with the BJP leading in 2,701 wards and the Congress in 2,244, according to latest trends. Independent…
Counting for 10,245 councillor posts across 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan began on Monday, with the BJP leading in 2,701 wards and the Congress in 2,244, according to latest trends. Independent candidates won 1,040 wards, the RLP 42, and smaller parties the rest. More than 1.44 crore voters were eligible, with a turnout of 76.42% in phase one and 70.68% in phase two.
In the CM’s home district Bharatpur, independents won 38 of 65 wards, outpacing the BJP (20) and Congress (7). The Congress swept Pali (29 of 65 wards) and won in Dholpur and Dausa. The BJP secured Udaipur and led in Jodhpur. Repolling has been ordered at one booth in Sanganer. Elections for mayors and chairpersons are set for September 21, followed by deputy posts on September 22.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The early lead figures differ: ABP News gives the BJP a clear edge (1,937 wards) while Mathrubhumi shows a narrower contest (BJP 2,701, Congress 2,244). The BJP-led Hindustan Times focuses on wins in Udaipur and Jodhpur but flags Independent dominance in the CM’s home district Bharatpur, where Times Now also notes a close race. India TV’s separate piece on Bikaner shows Congress ahead 26-21 there. The spread suggests the verdict is fragmented: both major parties claim gains while Independents upset expectations in key cities. The mayor elections on September 21 will test whether alliances shift.
Coverage: 7 sources, 1 pro-government, 6 neutral
Sources (7): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), timesnownews.com (neutral report), english.mathrubhumi.com (neutral report), news.abplive.com (pro government), indiatvnews.com (neutral report), indiatvnews.com (2) (neutral report), indiatvnews.com (3) (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 7 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 7 sources.
