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Rajasthan Civic Poll Victory Boosts BJP and Modi’s Leadership
The Bharatiya Janata Party won more wards than Congress in Rajasthan’s city elections.
The BJP won 4,179 wards, while Congress won 3,613.
The BJP also gained clear majorities in four municipal corporations.
Independent candidates won 2,273 wards and did especially well in Bharatpur.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the results showed that people supported the BJP’s work.
He linked the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and central government projects.
Congress won a majority in Bikaner Municipal Corporation and did well in Jhalawar.
Sharma also said his government had completed 78 percent of its election promises.
The BJP won 4,179 wards in Rajasthan’s Urban Local Body elections, ahead of Congress with 3,613.
The BJP secured clear majorities in four of the state’s 10 municipal corporations.
Independents won 2,273 wards and dominated the result in Bharatpur Municipal Corporation.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma called the results public approval of work carried out under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sharma said his government had fulfilled 78 percent of its election manifesto promises within two-and-a-half years.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, independent candidates, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
- What
- The BJP won more wards than Congress in Rajasthan’s Urban Local Body elections.
- Where
- Rajasthan, including Bharatpur, Bikaner, and Jhalawar.
- When
- The results were announced on Monday, and Sharma commented on them on Tuesday.
- Why
- Sharma said voters were approving the work carried out under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s implementation of election promises.
Key facts
- BJP ward wins
- 4,179 wards
- Congress ward wins
- 3,613 wards
- Independent ward wins
- 2,273 wards
- BJP municipal corporation majorities
- Four of Rajasthan’s 10 municipal corporations
- Bharatpur result
- Independents won 36 of 65 wards; BJP won 20 and Congress won seven
- Manifesto implementation claim
- Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said 78 percent of promises had been fulfilled within two-and-a-half years
- Notable opposition results
- Congress won a majority in Bikaner Municipal Corporation and a major victory in Jhalawar Municipal Council
Quotes
Bhajan Lal Sharma
Chief Minister of Rajasthan
“Beyond the water projects, through initiatives like 'Rising Rajasthan', whether concerning the Jaipur Metro or tourism development, the continuous contributions bestowed upon Rajasthan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have delivered these results.”
thehansindia.com
“Certainly, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the work accomplished in Rajasthan over the past two-and-a-half years has received the seal of approval from the people of Rajasthan.”
thehansindia.com
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