Vote counting underway for Gujarat local body polls
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a significant victory in Gujarat's local body elections, winning a majority of seats across various civic bodies. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed gratitude for the support received from the electorate, emphasizing the mandate for development-oriented governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rejection of negative politics and reaffirmed the party's commitment to progress in Gujarat.
- ▪The BJP won 6,472 out of over 9,900 seats in the local body elections.
- ▪Voter turnout was reported at 66% as citizens participated in the elections despite the heat.
- ▪The BJP secured victories in nine of the 15 municipal corporations, with significant wins in cities like Surat and Jamnagar.
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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged ahead in Gujarat’s local body elections on Tuesday (April 28, 2026), with early results indicating a commanding lead across civic bodies, prompting Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to call it a resounding mandate for development-oriented governance.“I am grateful to the people of Gujarat for again supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development-focused politics and delivering a big victory to the BJP,” Mr. Patel said in Gandhi Nagar. 66% turnout for civic polls as people brave heat to vote in GujaratAccording to results available since counting began at 9 a.m., the BJP has won 6,472 of over 9,900 seats across municipal corporations, municipalities, district panchayats and taluka panchayats.
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