Gujarat election results LIVE: Counting underway for local body polls; BJP takes lead in Rajkot civic body Ward 7
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in Gujarat's 2026 local body elections, winning all 15 municipal corporations and 33 of 34 district panchayats. While the BJP dominated most urban and rural bodies, the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed to win a few seats in specific municipalities and taluka panchayats. Counting is ongoing for taluka panchayats and municipalities, with final results expected soon.
- ▪The BJP won all 15 municipal corporations and 33 out of 34 district panchayats in Gujarat's 2026 local body elections.
- ▪Congress won the Dabhoi municipality, a traditional BJP stronghold, and secured some local body seats in Mehsana and Deodar.
- ▪AAP won three Taluka Panchayat seats in Surat and one in Amreli's Bagasara after a tie was resolved by drawing lots.
- ▪An independent Hindu candidate won a ward in Godhra with 100% Muslim voter support.
- ▪Polling was held for the first time in nine newly created municipal corporations across Gujarat.
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- ▪ Vote counting underway for Gujarat local body polls — The Hindu
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Gujarat local body results highlights: BJP sweeps local body polls; wins 15 municipal corporations, 33 districtsBy HT News DeskUpdated on: Apr 28, 2026 10:19:16 PM ISTGujarat local body election results LIVE: The data from the State Election Commission showed that the ruling party has won most of these local bodies while some were bagged by the Congress, AAP and independents.Key Events4:48 PM IST, Apr 28Key highlights of Gujarat civic polls3:01 PM IST, Apr 28Congress wins Dabhoi municipality2:42 PM IST, Apr 28Independent Hindu candidate wins Godhra ward with 100% Muslim voters1:29 PM IST, Apr 28BJP wins 65 of 72 seats in Rajkot Municipal Corporation1:22 PM IST, Apr 28Relationship between Gujarat BJP even stronger, says PM Modi12:30 PM IST, Apr 28BJP wins 160 seats in Ahmedabad Municipal…
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