BJP's Dominance Continues in Gujarat Local Body Polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed a sweeping victory in Gujarat's local body elections, securing the Junagadh Municipal Corporation and 60 out of 68 municipalities. The results further assert the BJP's political stronghold in the region, displacing Congress from 15 municipalities. The elections included a new OBC quota mandate.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continued its winning streak by securing a dominant victory in Gujarat's local body elections. The party won control over the Junagadh Municipal Corporation and 60 out of 68 municipalities, asserting its political dominance in the state.

The results dealt a significant blow to the Congress, who only managed to win a single municipality, as opposed to BJP's takeover of 15 previously Congress-led municipalities. This reflects a consistent trend of BJP supremacy following their success in both the 2022 assembly polls and the Lok Sabha elections.

This electoral battle was also notable for introducing a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies, a move that marked a first in these elections. Despite this change, BJP's lead remained unchallenged, further solidifying their influence in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)