Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) performance in the urban local body elections held in Rajasthan. He stated that the results signify the public’s backing for the party’s focus on governance and developmental strategies under the ‘double-engine’ administration. Through a message on social media platform X, he conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the residents of Rajasthan for their decisive support.

In his statement, Modi highlighted that this electoral mandate stands as proof of the triumph of honesty over misinformation. He referred to the people’s choice as a strong endorsement of the BJP’s programming and initiatives aimed at promoting good governance and sustainable development in the state.

The Prime Minister’s remarks symbolise a deeper connection with the electorate, demonstrating the party’s commitment to addressing their needs and desires. Modi’s congratulatory note extended to all candidates who emerged victorious in the elections, as well as to the party workers whose efforts contributed significantly to the BJP’s success.

Amit Shah Attributes Victory to Public Confidence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended congratulations to the BJP’s Rajasthan unit, attributing the electoral success to the people’s confidence in the state government’s efforts in governance and development. In a separate message on X, he acknowledged that the BJP’s overwhelming victory serves as a clear affirmation from the public regarding the state’s administration under Modi’s leadership.

Shah emphasised that the party’s efforts to eliminate the previous governance model marked by inefficiency and corruption have paved the way for renewed progress across various sectors. He described this electoral outcome as a key moment in reinforcing the party’s determination to further develop Rajasthan.

He expressed his appreciation for the contributions of key party figures, including Chief Minister Bhajan Lal and State President Madan Rathore, stressing that their leadership has been instrumental in this victory.

BJP Dominates Election Results in Rajasthan

The BJP emerged as the dominant force in the Rajasthan urban local body elections, securing 4,179 out of 10,245 wards, while the Congress party garnered 3,613 seats. Independent candidates accounted for 2,273 wards, indicating their significant impact on the electoral landscape.

The BJP is positioned to establish boards in four major municipal corporations: Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, and Bhilwara. Conversely, the Congress managed to obtain a clear majority in the Bikaner Municipal Corporation. In various other civic bodies such as Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Alwar, and Pali, no party achieved an outright majority, resulting in independent councillors being critical to the formation of boards.

Within the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, the BJP recorded 78 seats, while the Congress secured 53 and independent candidates won 15. In the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, both the BJP and Congress produced a tie with 44 seats each, indicating the pivotal role independents will play in governance decisions.

Overall, the BJP managed to secure a majority in 12 of the 47 municipal councils, while the Congress achieved a majority in eight. In the 252 municipalities, the BJP took control in 66 councils, as Congress secured 38, and 121 municipalities saw independents influencing the formation of boards. The significant performance of independent candidates is expected to be a decisive factor in local governance across Rajasthan.

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