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.

Ahmedabad Election Results 2026 Live: Lotus blooms BJP crosses majority mark of 96 seats

Ahmedabad Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP crosses majority mark with 96 seats in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Polling was held across 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka panchayats, forming part of one of the largest grassroots electoral exercises in the state. The elections covered more than 9,000 seats across urban and rural local bodies, with more than four crore eligible voters.