Gujarat municipalities election results: BJP sweeps all, Asaduddin Owaisi’s party gains seat in Bhuj

Vote counting for Gujarat’s local body elections is underway, with results starting to emerge from civic bodies across the state.

Elections were held for 84 municipalities. Polling took place on April 26.

The municipalities recorded 59% voting.

According to the State Election Commission, a total of 732 candidates were elected unopposed ahead of the polls. This includes 385 such candidates in municipalities.

Live updates

AIMIM enters Bhuj

In Bhuj of Kutch district, Asaduddin Owaisi’s party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has made its entry by winning Ward No. 1. In Bhuj Nagarpalika, three AIMIM candidates have secured victory.

In Muslim-majority areas, the party has dented the Congress vote base.

Congress wiped out for the first time in Rajpipla’s history

Counting for Rajpipla Nagarpalika has been completed, with the BJP sweeping the municipality in a historic victory.

Out of 28 seats, the BJP has won 25 seats, while 3 seats have gone to independent candidates. Both Congress and AAP failed to win a single seat.

This marks the BJP’s biggest-ever win since the formation of the municipality. For the first time in history, Congress has been reduced to zero seats in Rajpipla.

3 pm trends

BJP leads the municipality elections with 1,553 seats, while the INC has 339 seats and other parties have 81 seats.

BJP wins Dhanera after nearly 15 years

The BJP has secured a panel victory in Dhanera Nagarpalika after nearly one and a half decades.

BJP staffer Ramesh Bhil wins

Ramesh Bhil, who works as an attendant at Kamalam (BJP headquarters), has emerged victorious.

Congress registers landslide victory in Vadali 

Congress has achieved a massive win in Vadali Nagarpalika, breaching a BJP stronghold. Out of 24 seats, Congress won 20, while BJP secured 4 seats. Party workers and supporters are celebrating the victory.

BJP wins 30 out of 44 seats in Amreli

The BJP has dominated Amreli Nagarpalika, winning 30 out of 44 seats.

BJP secures clear majority in Jam Khambhaliya 

The BJP has won 30 out of 36 seats in Jam Khambhaliya Nagarpalika, securing a clear majority. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) opened its account with 5 seats, while 1 seat went to an independent candidate. BJP won panel victories in most wards, sweeping aside the opposition.

At 2 pm, the BJP is leading with 1,421 seats, while the INC has 287 seats and other parties have 52 seats.

Congress registers landslide victory in Vadali Nagarpalika

A major dent has been made in what was considered a BJP stronghold.

Out of 24 seats, 20 seats have gone to Congress.

BJP has won 4 seats in the Vadali municipality.

By noon, trends show the BJP leading with 1,171 seats, while the INC has 211 seats and other parties have 47 seats.

BJP wins in Congress stronghold

Equations have shifted in Maliya Miyana Nagarpalika, long considered a Congress stronghold, as the BJP has made inroads.

While Congress maintained dominance in Wards 1, 2, 4, and 6, in Ward 5, three BJP candidates and one Congress candidate emerged victorious.

BJP leading with heavy margin on 1074 seats across municipalities, INC at 172, OTH at 48

BJP sweeps All 11 seats in Shehera Nagarpalika

In the Shehera Nagarpalika elections of Panchmahal district, the BJP has secured all 11 seats, showcasing complete dominance. The Congress failed to win even a single seat.

12 pm update

At 12 pm, the BJP has gained a strong lead on 908 seats, while the INC has 139 seats and other parties have 39 seats.

SP makes entry in Gujarat, wins in ward 4 in Kathlal Nagarpalika

The Samajwadi Party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, has received positive news from Gujarat. The party’s candidate has won Ward No 4 in Kathlal Nagarpalika of Kheda district.

11.30 am updates

At 11.30 am, across 84 municipalities, the BJP is leading with 706 seats, the INC with 81 seats, and other parties with 30 seats.

11 am updates

BJP is leading with 690 seats, while the INC has 75 seats and other parties have secured 23 seats.BJP wins Ward 1 in Becharaji

BJP wins Ward no 2 in Gondal

AAP makes gains in Ward 1 of Dhari, BJP has won 1 seat while AAP has won 3 seats here.

BJP wins Wards 1 and 7 in Kalol.

BJP dominates municipalities

The BJP has secured a strong win in Vav–Tharad Nagarpalika, winning 7 out of 9 seats.

In Mehsana Municipal Corporation, the BJP panel has won Ward 6.

In Rajkot, the BJP panel has won Wards 7 and 10.

In Kadi municipalities, Congress candidates have won in Wards 2 and 5.

10.30 am update

Across municipalities in the state, the BJP is leading with 635 seats, the INC with 57 seats, and other parties with 22 seats.

10 am update

The BJP is ahead with 470 seats, while the INC has claimed 15 and other parties have secured 3 seats.

9 am update 

BJP has manage to secure 370 seats across municipalities, whereas congress has gained 12 seats so far

8.30 am update

As of 8.30 am, in a total of 84 municipalities where elections were contested for 2,624 seats, the BJP has secured 370 seats, while the Congress has won 12 seats and other parties have claimed 3 seats.Municipalities of Gujarat

Ahmedabad Zone

Dholka, Viramgam, Bavla, Dhandhuka, Sanand, Bareja, Chaklasi (Kheda), Kapadvanj (Kheda), Mehmedabad (Kheda), Dakor (Kheda), Kheda, Kanjari (Kheda), Kathlal (Kheda), Mahudha (Kheda), Thasra (Kheda), Dhrangadhra (Surendranagar), Limbdi (Surendranagar), Thangadh (Surendranagar), Chotila (Surendranagar), Patdi (Surendranagar), Botad, Gadhada (Botad), Barwala (Botad)

Gandhinagar Zone

Patan, Sidhpur (Patan), Radhanpur (Patan), Chanasma (Patan), Harij (Patan), Palanpur (Banaskantha), Deesa (Banaskantha), Dhanera (Banaskantha), Tharad (Banaskantha), Bhabhar (Banaskantha), Thara (Banaskantha), Kadi (Mehsana), Unjha (Mehsana), Visnagar (Mehsana), Vadnagar (Mehsana), Kheralu (Mehsana), Vijapur (Mehsana), Himmatnagar (Sabarkantha), Idar (Sabarkantha), Khedbrahma (Sabarkantha), Prantij (Sabarkantha), Talod (Sabarkantha), Vadali (Sabarkantha), Modasa (Aravalli), Bayad (Aravalli), Kalol (Gandhinagar), Dehgam (Gandhinagar), Mansa (Gandhinagar), Becharaji (Mehsana)

Vadodara Zone

Godhra (Panchmahal), Halol (Panchmahal), Kalol (Panchmahal), Shehera (Panchmahal), Balasinor (Mahisagar), Lunawada (Mahisagar), Santrampur (Mahisagar), Dahod, Zalod (Dahod), Devgadh Baria (Dahod), Waghodia (Vadodara), Dabhoi (Vadodara), Karjan (Vadodara), Padra (Vadodara), Savli (Vadodara), Borsad (Anand), Khambhat (Anand), Petlad (Anand), Umreth (Anand), Anklav (Anand), Ode (Anand), Sojitra (Anand), Boriavi (Anand), Tarapur (Anand), Chhota Udepur, Bodeli (Chhota Udepur)

Surat and Rajkot Zone

Vyara (Tapi), Songadh (Tapi), Rajpipla (Narmada), Bilimora (Navsari), Amreli, Savarkundla (Amreli)