The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in urban local body elections held across Rajasthan, with counting underway.
Counting of votes for the elections held in 309 urban local bodies across Rajasthan is currently underway. The BJP, the ruling party in the state, is maintaining its lead so far.
Out of the 10 municipal corporations in the state, the BJP is leading in six, including Jaipur, Alwar, Bhilwara and Udaipur. The Congress is ahead in Pali and Bikaner, while independent candidates are leading in Bharatpur.
Among the 47 municipal councils, the BJP candidates are leading in 34 councils, while the Congress is leading in 12. Similarly, in the 252 municipalities, BJP candidates have won more seats in 150, while Congress candidates have secured more seats in 89.
Source:
Akashvani News
