BJP storms Gujarat civic polls with nearly 60% vote share in 15 corporations, Congress distant second, AAP trails

The BJP dominated Gujarat’s local body elections, securing nearly 60% of the vote in municipal corporations and maintaining a strong lead across taluka panchayats, district panchayats, and municipalities. This performance underscores the party’s broad electoral advantage in both urban and rural areas, with its strongest support evident in major urban centers.

Gujarat local body election results: Hinterland high on saffron, blacks out Congress

Gujarat’s local body elections saw the BJP secure a massive victory, highlighting their strong grassroots presence and the Congress’s inability to capitalize on public grievances. Despite issues like crop losses and infrastructure, the BJP’s organization and the Modi brand proved decisive. The AAP’s presence also impacted the results, with the BJP dominating across various local bodies.

Gujarat local body election: Hindu woman scripts victory in Muslim-majority Godhra ward

In a remarkable display of unity, independent candidate Apexa Soni secured a win in Godhra’s communally sensitive Ward 7, a locality with minimal Hindu voters. Residents, primarily from the Muslim community, rallied behind Soni, who had consistently addressed local civic issues even after a narrow loss in 2021. Her victory highlights people transcending divisions for a dedicated public servant.