Gujarat local body results 2025 LIVE: BJP secures resounding win overall

Tuesday morning in Gujarat started with a buzz of local election results. The elections were conducted on February 16 for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 66 Municipalities, and 3 Taluka Panchayats in the state. Additionally, bypolls will also be held for 3 vacant seats in the Municipal Corporations of Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, and Surat. 

The counting of votes began at 9 am. The voting was completed on February 16, with an average voter turnout of 57% recorded for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities, and 3 taluka panchayats. Notably, Chorwad Municipality saw the highest turnout with a record-breaking 76% voting. The fate of more than 5,000 candidates will be decided by the end of Tuesday.

Final results of Gujarat Local Body Elections

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Notably, in the upcoming local body elections in the state, 27% of the seats will be reserved for OBCs, 14% for STs, and 7% for SCs.

In north Gujarat, BJP secured victory in Mehsana's key municipalities – Kheralu and Vadnagar. In Valsad, the BJP secured 41 out of 44 seats, and won 20 out of 24 seats in Navsari.

#Breaking: A stonepelting incident was reported in Junagadh's Ward No 8 during the victory rally of Congress. 

In Morbi's Wankaner, a physical altercation was seen between AAp and BJP workers.

BJP ahead in Junagadh

In the Junagadh Municipal Corporation elections, BJP has secured a strong victory. Out of a total of 60 seats, BJP won 48 seats, surpassing the majority mark. Meanwhile, Congress won 11 seats, and one seat went to an independent candidate.

BJP's victory in 3 municipalities and 2 taluka panchayats in Mahisagar

In Mahisagar, BJP emerged victorious in 3 municipalities and 2 taluka panchayats. After several years, Congress secured victory in Lunawada with 16 seats, where Congress got 11 seats and 1 seat went to an independent.

Additionally, BJP won Santaram Municipality with 15 seats, where Congress secured 7 seats, and 2 seats went to other candidates. In Balasinor Municipality, BJP won 16 seats, while Congress gained 9 seats, and 3 seats went to other candidates. It is also noteworthy that BJP won in 2 taluka panchayats as well.

BJP faces defeat in Salaya?

In the 28-seat Salaya Municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka, BJP has lost. In the Salaya seat, Congress candidates won in 15 seats, and AAP candidates won in 13 seats. BJP has yet to even open its account. In Minister Mulubhai Bera's area, BJP has faced a complete defeat. Notably, in the local self-government elections, this will be the only seat where BJP hasn’t opened its account.

Talaja results flipped after recount

In Bhavnagar’s Talaaja Municipality, Ward number 4, the results changed after a recount. After the recount, BJP won instead of Congress’s panel. As a result, the celebratory atmosphere of Congress was replaced with BJP’s celebrations.

BJP's victory in Ghatlodiya 

BJP candidate Praveen Patel has won the by-election for the Ghatlodiya ward of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.  

Suspended by BJP, won as an independent

In the Chanasma Municipality seat of Patan district, BJP had suspended Purushottam Patel. Later, he contested the election as an independent candidate and has now emerged victorious.  

BJP secures control over all municipalities in Amreli  

BJP has won all four municipalities in Amreli district. Congress has been completely wiped out in Rajula and Jafrabad. Apart from this, in Jamjodhpur, BJP secured victory in 27 out of 28 seats, while one seat went to the Aam Aadmi Party.  

Congress wins in Ahmedabad Rural 

In Ahmedabad rural’s Dhandhuka Municipality Ward No 4, Congress has won. All four candidates from the Congress panel have secured victory here.  

BJP’s dominance in Patan  

BJP has established control over the Radhanpur Municipality in Patan. The party has won all three municipalities in Patan – Chanasma, Harij, and Radhanpur. Additionally, BJP has snatched the Radhanpur Municipality from Congress.

Kalawad Municipality sees BJP's win over 26 while Congress wins 2.

BJP's victory in Jetpur Municipality  

Out of 44 seats in Jetpur Municipality, BJP has won 23 seats. From the 11 wards of Jetpur Municipality, BJP secured 23 seats. Additionally, 8 seats were won by independent candidates, while Congress managed to win just 1 seat.  

Power outage during recounting in Anand  

In Ward No 5 of Boriavi Municipality in Anand, a Congress candidate requested a recounting. However, during the recounting process, a power outage occurred, temporarily halting the vote counting.  

BJP's sweep in Jamjodhpur  

In Jamjodhpur Municipality of Jamnagar district, BJP secured victory in all wards. BJP has won all 28 seats across 7 wards, creating an atmosphere of celebration.  

BJP's clean sweep in Panchmahal  

In Halol Municipality of Panchmahal, BJP has won all 36 seats. Out of 9 wards in the municipality, BJP had already secured 21 seats unopposed. In the election held for the remaining 15 seats, BJP achieved a complete victory, while Congress failed to open its account.

Kheda's Mahudha Muunicipality- BJP wins 10 seats out of 21

Surat's Songadh Municipality sees vixtory inclined towards BJP with party winning 26 out of 28 seats

Code of conduct violation in Kheda

In Chaklasi Municipality of Kheda, BJP workers and supporters of victorious candidates violated the code of conduct in their celebratory enthusiasm. Supporters of the winning candidate threw money in the air as part of their celebration.  

Rajula, Jafrabad Municipalities in Amreli won by BJP 

Dwarka Municipality clean sweep by BJP 

The saffron party has claimed victory over all the 28 seats in Dwarka Municipality. 

Jamnagar's Dhrol Municipality sees Congress' win over 8 seats. 

BJP's victory in Sanand Municipality  

In Ahmedabad's Sanand Municipality, BJP secured a majority by winning 16 out of 28 seats. Notably, Congress has yet to open its account.  

BJP's grand victory in Junagadh

In the Junagadh Municipal Corporation elections, BJP has established its dominance. The party won 40 out of 60 seats, securing a majority. Meanwhile, Congress managed to win only 7 seats.  

BJP Wins in Talaja recounting

In Talaja, Bhavnagar district, Congress faced a major setback. Even after recounting, BJP emerged victorious. Additionally, in the by-election held for Ward No. 1 of Dhrangadhra Municipality, BJP candidate Amarabhai Hadgada won.

Congress' fortress shaken in Junagadh's Chorwad

In Ward No 8 of Chorwad Municipality, Congress MLA Vimal Chudasama has faced defeat. The seat saw a direct battle between Congress MLA Chudasama and BJP MP Rajesh Chudasama.  

The battle between the BJP and Congress was intense, and winning the municipal election was prestigious for both leaders. It was a head-to-head contest between Congress’ Chudasama and BJP’s Chudasama.  

BJP triumphs in Chalala

In Amreli’s Chalala Municipality, BJP has secured a sweeping victory, winning all 24 seats.

With BJP’s triumph in Chalala Municipality, MLA J V Kakadiya, along with party leaders and workers, is celebrating with great enthusiasm. The victorious BJP candidates were welcomed with drumbeats and festivities.

Congress wiped out in Jafrabad  

In the Jafrabad Municipality elections of Amreli district, Congress has been completely wiped out. Notably, out of 28 seats, BJP had already been declared uncontested on 16 seats, and today, they have secured the remaining 12 seats as well.  

BJP wins all 6 wards in Chalala Municipality Elections

In the Chalala Municipality elections, BJP candidates have emerged victorious in all 6 wards. With this, all 24 BJP candidates have won, leading to great enthusiasm among leaders and workers, including MLA J.V. Kakadiya. Here, Congress has been left empty-handed.