After Rural setback, Congress beats BJP in Rajasthan Urban Local polls
Of 1,775 wards, 620 candidates of Congress, 548 of BJP, seven of BSP, two each of CPI and CPI (M), one of RLP and 595 Independent candidates won. Voting was held for 50 municipal bodies of the state on December 11. (File photo)
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Updated: Dec 14, 2020, 05:37 PM IST
After a setback in the recently held Panchayat Samiti elections, the ruling Congress has won 620 seats in the polls for the 50 municipal bodies in the state. The elections were held for member posts in 50 municipal bodies (43 municipalities and 7 city councils) in 12 districts of the state.
Ayukta PS Mehra informed that on December 11, voting was held for 50 municipal bodies of the state, in which 79.90 per cent of voters exercised the franchise. Out of 1,775 wards of all the bodies, 620 candidates of Congress, 548 of BJP, seven of BSP, two each of CPI and CPI (M), one of RLP and 595 Independent candidates won.
Owaisi cajoles BTP as the latter shuns Congress
AIMIM is keeping a strong vigil on 40 seats dominated by Muslims in Rajasthan
Monday December 14, 2020 5:04 PM, IANS
[AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi discussing his West Bengal plan with state leaders. (Photo tweeted by @AsadOwaisi)]
Jaipur: If present trends are to be believed, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi seems to be eyeing big gains in Rajasthan in the long run by luring Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP).
In a surprising move, Owaisi recently extended his support to Bharatiya Tribal Party in Rajasthan soon after it announced to withdraw its support to the Congress.