Civic Elections

The Supreme Court has directed authorities in Andhra Pradesh to provide protection to candidates and examine complaints that opposition nominees were prevented from filing nomination papers for civic elections. The directions have brought the nomination process, candidate security and the publication of the final contesting-candidate list under scrutiny.

The BJP retained control of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation after winning 38 of the 44 seats in the 2026 civic elections. Congress secured five seats, while an Independent candidate won one seat.

Rajasthan's 2026 civic elections have entered the voting phase, with polling beginning across 39 districts in the first phase. The BJP has taken disciplinary action against 41 rebel leaders, adding another political dimension to the local body contest.

A fresh organisational dispute has emerged within the Gujarat Congress after Banaskantha district president Gulabsinh Rajput questioned the cancellation of his proposed organisational appointments.

Rajasthan’s urban local-body election results have brought a closely contested political picture, with the BJP leading the declared ward count while Congress and independent candidates also securing substantial support. Repolling in some wards is set to complete the remaining results.

West Bengal's political landscape is entering another competitive phase as the BJP decides to contest upcoming civic elections independently. The decision reflects the party's focus on strengthening its organisation, building a direct connection with voters and preparing for future political battles in the state.

Kolkata, September 11, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to contest the upcoming municipal elections in West Bengal independently, choosing not to enter into an electoral understanding with Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebels or other groups.

Rajasthan's second and final phase of urban local body elections is underway, with voting taking place across major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Udaipur and Ajmer. The contest is being closely watched as a test of the BJP government's grassroots strength and the Congress's opposition strategy.

Rajasthan’s urban local body elections have turned into a major political contest between the BJP and Congress. The first phase witnessed clashes, allegations of irregularities and voting-related complaints, while Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma intensified the BJP’s campaign ahead of the next phase.

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