In the local self-government elections, Ahmedabad’s Bavla Municipality witnessed a significant role played by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as neither of Gujarat’s two major political parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), secured a majority.

Out of 28 seats, the BJP secured victory in 14 seats, while the Congress won 13 seats. A majority requires winning 15 seats, but neither party has achieved a clear majority, making the BSP, a potential kingmaker.

Voting was held for 28 seats across 7 wards, with 78 candidates contesting in Bavla Municipality on February 16. 

To gain control of the municipality, a party needs to win at least 15 out of 28 seats. Since no party has achieved a majority in Bavla, the BSP candidate, Kalu Chauhan, who won from Ward No 7, could play a decisive role as a kingmaker.

Ward-wise breakdown of seats in Bavla

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