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Gujarat Holds High-Stakes Local Body Bypolls
In Gujarat, voting for important local elections happened on Tuesday.
These elections were for empty seats in Devgadh Baria, Chikhlod, and Palaj.
The elections were important because of political fights and changes.
In Devgadh Baria, six seats were empty because some leaders were removed from their jobs.
The BJP, AAP, and Congress were competing.
In Chikhlod, people were upset about how the area was changed, so they boycotted the last election.
In Palaj, the BJP and Congress were fighting for a seat that became empty when a BJP member quit.
The court had to decide if the elections could happen, and they said yes.
The final decision about the removed leaders will be made on August 10.
Voting for six vacant seats in Devgadh Baria Municipality concluded peacefully on Tuesday.
Polling was also held for panchayat by-elections in Chikhlod and Palaj.
The by-elections in Devgadh Baria were necessitated by the disqualification of six BJP councillors.
The Gujarat High Court cleared the way for the by-elections after setting aside an interim order.
The voter turnout in Palaj District Panchayat was 58.91%.
- Who
- Voters in Devgadh Baria, Chikhlod, and Palaj
- What
- Local body bypolls
- Where
- Gujarat
- When
- Tuesday
- Why
- To fill vacant seats due to disqualifications and resignations
BJP's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Disqualification of Councillors
BJP's Perspective
The BJP views the disqualification of its councillors as politically motivated and unfair.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition parties argue that the disqualification was justified due to anti-party activities.
No-Confidence Motion
BJP's Perspective
The BJP believes the no-confidence motion against their municipality president was illegal and violated the Gujarat Municipalities Act.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition parties see the no-confidence motion as a legitimate democratic process.
Key facts
- Date of Bypolls
- Tuesday
- Number of Vacant Seats in Devgadh Baria Municipality
- 6
- Number of Eligible Voters in Devgadh Baria
- 7,406
- Voter Turnout in Palaj District Panchayat
- 58.91%
- Date of Final Hearing on Councillors' Disqualification
- August 10





