Udaipur Nagar Nigam Election Results: BJP Wins 7th Term

UDAIPUR — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the high-stakes Udaipur Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) general elections, comfortably crossing the majority threshold to form its civic board for a record seventh consecutive term. Following a marathon day of vote tabulation across all 80 wards at the Rajasthan College of Agriculture (RCA) campus in Surajpole, the party reaffirmed its traditional supremacy over the civic landscape of the City of Lakes, even as the opposition Congress and independent candidates scored tactical victories in select high-profile constituencies.

BJP Retains Municipal Corporation for Seventh Consecutive Term

The municipal election in Udaipur serves as a crucial barometer of political sentiment across Southern Rajasthan’s Mewar region. Polling across all 80 wards was conducted on September 11, with 220 candidates competing for seats in the municipal corporation. Consequently, the declaration of results on September 14 confirmed that the saffron party continues to retain a solid grip on the civic machinery of Udaipur, extending an unbroken governing tenure spanning decades.

Party cadres, councilor electees, and party leadership gathered at the election counting center and party headquarters to celebrate the victory with traditional fireworks, sweets, and victory rallies. Party leaders credited the mandate to comprehensive urban infrastructure development, robust civic amenities, and sustained grassroots engagement across Udaipur’s residential and commercial neighborhoods.

Mayoral Frontrunners Promod Samar and Paras Singhvi Secure Big Wins

Among the most closely watched individual contests was Ward 51, where senior BJP working committee member Promod Samar—widely viewed by political observers as the leading frontrunner for the Mayor’s chair—achieved an emphatic victory over Congress candidate Gajendra Singh. Samar’s commanding margin has significantly cemented his credentials as the prime contender to helm the incoming municipal board.

Simultaneously, former Deputy Mayor and seasoned civic veteran Paras Singhvi demonstrated his grassroots dominance by clinching victory in Ward 24. With both Samar and Singhvi emerging triumphant from their respective bastions, intra-party discussions regarding the allocation of the prestigious Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts are anticipated to intensify in the coming days.

High-Profile Battles and Key Constituency Outcomes

While the overall tally favored the BJP, several high-profile wards witnessed nail-biting clashes between marquee political personalities and family dynasties.

Congress Victories in Ward 17 and Ward 73

The opposition Congress registered notable momentum in crucial urban pockets. In Ward 17, Dr. Poonam Kanwar Rathore, wife of Udaipur City Congress District President Fateh Singh Rathore, achieved a resounding electoral victory. Following the declaration of her win, Congress workers erupted in celebrations, marking one of the party’s brightest moments during the counting day.

Furthermore, in Ward 73, Dr. Hitanshi Sharma—niece-in-law of former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Dr. Girija Vyas—emerged victorious by defeating BJP candidate Lovely Jain. Ward 73, which encompasses parts of the historic Ayad area, had become the epicenter of heated political debates during the campaign trail following controversial remarks by local BJP MLA Tarachand Jain. Dr. Sharma’s victory represents a major symbolic breakthrough for the Congress cadre in this prestigious constituency.

Kin of Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Register Dual Victories

The enduring electoral influence of veteran statesman Gulab Chand Kataria, currently serving as the Governor of Punjab and Assam, was prominently reflected in the municipal outcomes. In Ward 5, Akash Vagrecha, brother of Kataria’s son-in-law, secured a decisive victory on a BJP ticket. In addition, both brothers affiliated with the Governor’s family network secured councilor seats, underscoring the Kataria family’s continued connection with the city’s civic base.

Major Electoral Shocks: BJP Loses in MLA Phool Singh Meena’s Ward

Despite securing the overall board majority, the election delivered sharp cautionary lessons for the ruling party. In a major political upset that reverberated through the local party hierarchy, the BJP lost the councilor election in the home ward of sitting Udaipur Rural MLA Phool Singh Meena. Local analysts attribute this localized defeat to anti-incumbency grievances regarding regional water supply pipelines and road development works.

Moreover, independent candidates demonstrated remarkable resilience in localized fights, with three independents winning their respective seats. These independent victories highlight how hyper-local governance concerns—such as daily sanitation, solid waste segregation, and streetlighting—often transcend conventional party lines in municipal balloting.

Counting Day Operations and Administrative Setup at RCA Surajpole

The vote counting operations commenced at 8:00 AM on Sunday at the Rajasthan College of Agriculture (RCA) campus situated near Surajpole. The District Election Administration established stringent security measures, deploying heavy police forces, barricades, and surveillance personnel across the perimeter.

Counting was organized across five specialized counting rooms equipped with a maximum of eight tables each. Over 16 systematic rounds of EVM tabulation, election officials progressively announced trends. While a brief dispute arose in Ward 34 where supporters of an independent candidate raised procedural questions regarding counting agent seating, election supervisors swiftly resolved the grievance, allowing tabulation to proceed unhindered.

Notable Ward Outcomes and Key Contests Snapshot

The following table summarizes the most significant ward contests, declared winners, and their political context from the Udaipur Municipal Corporation election:

What Lies Ahead: Mayoral Nominations and Urban Civic Agenda

With the councilor election phase now concluded, attention pivots directly to the upcoming election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The BJP leadership, including senior state observers and Mewar MLAs, is expected to convene high-level consultations to arrive at a consensus nominee for the Mayor’s office.

Once the new municipal board assumes office, the elected council will confront pressing urban administration challenges across Udaipur. Chief among these priorities will be completing the Ayad River rejuvenation project, revamping drainage systems to prevent monsoon waterlogging in low-lying residential sectors, improving tourist traffic circulation around Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar, and digitizing citizen service delivery across the smart city framework.

Stay tuned to Udaipur Mirror for further updates on the official swearing-in ceremony and mayoral election dates.