Gandhinagar civic poll results being counted as three parties battle for control

Election officials began tallying votes Wednesday in a series of municipal corporation elections across Gujarat, with counting centres operating in Gandhinagar and other civic areas across the state.

The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC), which has been under BJP administration for the past five years, represents the most closely watched contest. The ruling party faces a competitive three-way battle as both Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have mounted significant campaigns to challenge its hold on the local body.

Election observers noted that results in Gandhinagar could provide early indicators of voter sentiment across Gujarat's urban centres. The contest reflects shifting political dynamics in the state, where the AAP has increasingly sought to establish itself as an alternative to traditional rivals BJP and Congress.

Final results are expected to emerge as counting progresses through the day. The outcome will determine the composition of municipal councils and executive bodies responsible for local governance and civic services across multiple urban centres.