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BJP Leads Congress in Jaipur Civic Poll Counting
Votes are being counted in Rajasthan’s local city elections.
In Jaipur, the BJP is ahead with 57 wins among the wards whose results have been announced.
Congress has won 40 wards, and other candidates have won 11.
Some Jaipur wards still have no final result.
Congress says some numbers shared online may be incorrect and wants officials to check them.
BJP leaders say voters supported the state government’s work.
The counting is taking place under strong security.
Winners will later choose civic body chairpersons and deputy chairpersons on September 21 and 22.
The BJP has won 57 of 108 Jaipur wards with announced results.
Congress has secured 40 wards, while other parties and independents have won 11.
Counting for the remaining wards of the 150-member Jaipur Municipal Corporation is continuing.
Congress has sought verification of alleged discrepancies in figures circulated on social media.
Chairperson elections are scheduled for September 21, followed by deputy chairperson voting on September 22.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, other parties, independent candidates, election officials and local candidates are involved.
- What
- Results are being announced for Rajasthan civic elections, with the BJP leading Congress in Jaipur based on declared ward results.
- Where
- Votes are being counted at Bhawani Niketan College in Jaipur, with results also reported from Jodhpur and Sanganer.
- When
- Counting is ongoing; chairperson elections are scheduled for September 21 and deputy chairperson voting for September 22.
- Why
- The elections determine representatives and office-bearers for Rajasthan’s civic bodies; Congress has also requested verification of disputed figures.
Congress Concerns
BJP Position
Accuracy of results
Congress Concerns
Congress leaders, including Rafeek Khan, said some social-media figures appeared inconsistent with the party’s information and requested verification before winners receive certificates.
BJP Position
BJP leaders welcomed the announced results and attributed the party’s performance to the state government’s development, public services, law and order and employment record.
Interpretation of the mandate
Congress Concerns
Congress candidates described their victories as support from local voters and emphasized development priorities in their areas.
BJP Position
Manju Sharma said the outcome indicated a 'triple-engine government' in Rajasthan and credited BJP workers and the state government’s recruitment efforts.
Key facts
- Jaipur results announced
- 108 of 150 wards
- BJP wins
- 57 wards
- Congress wins
- 40 wards
- Other parties and independents
- 11 wards
- Counting venue
- Bhawani Niketan College, Jaipur
- Chairperson election
- September 21
- Deputy chairperson voting
- September 22
Sources
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