Gujarat civic body poll results: BJP claims all 15 contested corporations

The Bharatiya Janata Party has swept all 15 municipal corporations in Gujarat, registering a clean sweep and leaving the opposition with little presence across civic bodies.

Both the Indian National Congress and Aam Aadmi Party suffered major setbacks, with several corporations left without a strong opposition.

Elections were held for 15 municipal corporations. Polling took place on April 26. Find out results for Gujarat municipality polls here.

Among the urban bodies, the 15 municipal corporations witnessed a turnout of 49%.

According to the State Election Commission, a total of 732 candidates were elected unopposed ahead of the polls. This includes 43 candidates in municipal corporations.

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Key results:

• Morbi: BJP won all 52 seats
• Porbandar: BJP won all 52 seats
• Navsari: BJP won 50 out of 52 seats
• Surendranagar: BJP won 51 out of 52 seats
• Nadiad: BJP won all 51 seats
• Rajkot: BJP secured 65 out of 72 seats

The results underline BJP’s dominant hold over urban local bodies in the state, with opposition parties struggling to make an impact.

No opposition in Surat Municipal Corporation

Surat Municipal Corporation will remain without an opposition, marking the first such instance since 1995. Out of 120 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party has secured 115, while the Aam Aadmi Party has won 4 seats and the Indian National Congress just 1.

As per rules, a minimum of seven seats is required for a party or alliance to be officially recognised as the opposition. However, even combined, the opposition parties fall short of this mark. As a result, the civic body will function without a recognised opposition bench.

This also means there will be no Leader of Opposition in the corporation, and consequently, no official perks such as office space, vehicle or communication facilities allocated for the role.

New equations in Godhra

For the first time, the Bharatiya Janata Party has secured full control of the Godhra municipality with a clear majority.

Out of 44 seats across 11 wards, BJP candidates won 27, while 17 seats were secured by independents. The Indian National Congress failed to win a single seat, marking a significant political shift in the civic body.

Shahpur Ward Results

Rashmiben Dipakbhai Shah (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 18,574 votes

Rekhaben Badhaji Chauhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 18,515 votes

Jitendrakumar Chunilal Chauhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 19,000 votes

Hitendra Babubhai Parmar (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 17,527 votes

BJP sweeps Lambha ward

According to the declared results of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation elections, a clear picture has emerged for Lambha and Danilimda wards.

In Lambha ward, BJP candidates secured a sweeping victory:

Anju Vilas Thakor – 20,273 votes

Rahulbhai Satishbhai Bharwad – 19,498 votes

Chandni Tejas Patel – 17,151 votes

Chandrakant Dhirajlal Joshi – 16,765 votes

Congress dominates Danilimda ward:

Shehzadkhan Nasirkhan Pathan – 31,314 votes

Tasleembanu Mohammad Imran Makrani – 31,285 votes

Manojbhai Khimjibhai Rever – 30,838 votes

Hina Maheshbhai Parmar – 30,538 votes

Overall, BJP secured a strong win in Lambha, while Congress achieved a sweeping victory in Danilimda with its full panel winning by large margins.

Congress demands recount after narrow 31-vote loss, may approach Gujarat High Court

In 2026 Vadodara Municipal Corporation elections, a narrow margin of just 31 votes in ward no 1 has intensified political tensions.

In the general seat, Congress candidate Pushpaben Vaghela secured 13,341 votes, while independent candidate Harish Patel won with 13,372 votes a margin of only 31 votes.

Following the result, Congress has demanded a recount of votes. According to the party, if Pushpaben receives more than 31 additional votes in a recount, she could be declared the winner of the seat.

4 pm updates

BJP is leading across all municipal corporations on 833 seats, while the INC has 77 seats and other parties/AAP have 12 seats.

Trends at 3 pm

BJP is leading on more than half the seats, with 786 out of 1,044 seats, while the INC is leading on 64 seats and other parties on 12 seats.

Major upset for BJP in Ahmedabad’s Khadia ward.

Congress’ panel wins all four seats.

Dhruv Kalapi 

Birju Thakkar 

Ilyas Pathan 

Mina Nayak 

In the Surat Municipal Corporation elections, the BJP panel has won Ward No. 21.The BJP panel has also won Ward No. 16 in Surat Municipal Corporation.

BJP has captured the Miyagam and Kandari seats in Karjan.

BJP panels have won Wards 26 and 18 in Surat Municipal Corporation.In the first election after Navsari became a municipal corporation, the BJP has registered a massive victory.

Out of 52 seats, BJP has won 50 seats.

Congress managed to win only 2 seats.

2 pm trends

At 2 pm, trends show the BJP leading with 674 seats, the INC with 60 seats, and other parties with 5 seats out of 1,044 seats across 15 municipal corporations.

Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s sister, Nayanaba Jadeja of Congress, losses seat in Rajkot.

1 pm update

By noon, the BJP is leading with 580 seats, while the INC has 33 seats and other parties have 5 seats.

Congress routed in Vadodara’s ward 1

Ward 1 in Vadodara, considered a Congress stronghold, saw a major upset. The BJP won two seats and an independent candidate secured one, leaving Congress with just one seat.

AAP yet to open account in Surat

Despite its strong performance in the previous election, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has not yet opened its account in Surat.

Congress opens account in Surat after 5 years

After five years, Congress has finally opened its account in Surat. Arshad Zariwala won the Ward No. 12 seat.

Independent Panel Wins in Vapi, Blow to AAP and Congress

AAP and Congress have suffered a major setback in Vapi, as an independent panel has secured victory.

Independent panel wins in Vapi, blow to AAP and Congress

AAP and Congress have suffered a major setback in Vapi, as an independent panel has secured victory.

2 candidates wins in Bapunagar ward, Ahmedabad

The panel broke in Bapunagar ward of Ahmedabad after two Congress candidates wins.

At 12.30 pm BJP leads on 425, INC on 28 and OTH 4

Congress opens account in Mehsana, four candidates register win

All four Congress candidates have won in Ward No. 3.

Dispute ensues in Vadodara over delay in vote counting

An uproar broke out in Vadodara after a delay in vote counting following the Municipal Corporation elections. In Ward No 1, counting through EVMs started late, leading candidates and their agents to protest.

Counting for Wards 1, 2, and 3 was conducted in Room No 25. The counting of 78 ballot papers took nearly an hour, which further added to the unrest among candidates and agents.

The counting process finally began at 10.05 am after the EVMs arrived.

12 pm trends

At 12 pm, the BJP is leading by a heavy margin on 425 seats, while the INC has 28 seats and other parties have 4 seats.

11.30 am updates 

At 11.30 am, the BJP is leading on 436 seats, the INC on 80 seats, and other parties on 9 seats.

11 am updates

The BJP is leading with 315 seats across 15 municipal corporations, while the INC has 17 seats and other parties have managed to gain 5 seats so far.

BJP wins Ward 9 in Navsari Municipal Corporation.

BJP wins in Jodhpur ward of Amdavad Municipal Corporation.

BJP is leading in Gota ward of Ahmedabad.

BJP panel wins Ward 6 in Mehsana Municipal Corporation.

10.30 am updates

BJP is in the lead with 248 seats, while the INC has 32 seats and other parties have 5 seats in municipal corporations.

In Navsari Municipal Corporation, the BJP has made a strong showing, winning 14 out of 50 seats so far, while the opposition is yet to open its account.

10 am updates

At 10 am, in 15 municipal corporations, the BJP has managed to gain 155 seats so far.

Dispute at Gujarat College, BJP workers create ruckus

A dispute broke out at the counting centre of Gujarat College in Ahmedabad. BJP workers created a commotion after Congress workers arrived wearing party scarves. They also accused the police of bias.

9 am updates

As of 8.30 am, in the 15 municipal corporations where elections were contested for 1,044 seats, the BJP has secured 43 seats so far. In Ahmedabad, the BJP has gained 2 out of 192 seats, while in Vadodara they have gained 2, in Anand 12, and in Porbandar 11.

Gujarat has a total of 15 municipal corporations:

Ahmedabad

Surat

Vadodara

Rajkot

Jamnagar

Bhavnagar

Navsari

Vapi

Karamsad–Anand

Nadiad

Mehsana

Surendranagar

Morbi

Porbandar

Gandhidham

Note: Elections are not being held in Gandhinagar and Junagadh as the current municipal corporation terms are still ongoing.