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BJP candidate blanked in Rajasthan municipal poll despite 10 councillor majority
In a shocking electoral upset in Nagaur district, the BJP's mayoral candidate failed to secure a single vote in the Mundwa municipality election, despite the party commanding 10 seats on the civic body. The RLP's Alka Kandoi won the contest with 13 votes.
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The Mundwa municipality election in Nagaur district delivered an unexpected result on Tuesday as BJP candidate Geeta Devi drew a complete blank in the mayoral poll, securing zero votes despite her party's numerical strength in the 23-member civic body.
With 10 BJP councillors present in the municipal corporation, the party's nominee was widely expected to claim the top post. However, the election saw a dramatic reversal, with Alka Kandoi of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) emerging victorious with 13 votes, comfortably surpassing the BJP's choice.
The result highlights significant fissures within the BJP's municipal ranks and indicates that a substantial portion of the party's own councillors either abstained from voting or switched allegiance during the election. The Mundwa election has become the latest symbol of internal discord within the BJP's local body politics in Rajasthan, coming as the state prepares for potential municipal elections across multiple civic bodies.
The setback in Mundwa underscores the volatility of local body politics in Rajasthan, where party affiliations at the grassroots level can differ markedly from state-level political calculations. Municipal council members, often reflecting diverse local interests and community dynamics, have demonstrated willingness to deviate from party directives when voting on civic leadership positions.