Independents emerge as a force in Rajasthan urban local bodies
Independents won 2,273 wards and could shape mayoral races as the BJP secured clear majorities in four municipal corporations, officials said.
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Times of IndiaIndependents emerge as a force in Rajasthan urban local bodies
The BJP secured victory in Rajasthan's civic polls, winning 4,179 wards across urban local bodies. Independents emerged as significant players, winning 2,273 wards and influencing mayoral elections. Repolling will occur in nine wards due to EVM technical issues during counting. The BJP achieved clear majorities in four municipal corporations, while Congress won one. Mayors and chairpersons will be elected on September 21 after repolling conclude…
Over 30 percent of voters in the state have rejected the BJP and Congress by voting against them. These voters, including independents, other parties, and using NOTA, have cast their mandate against both parties. They now hold 2,393 out of 10,244 wards. Their impact is that in 145 of the 309 municipal bodies, they will be needed to form boards or chairpersons. They will not hesitate to form boards or become chairpersons themselves. In the future…
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