In Didwana‑Kuchaman district’s Parbatsar municipality, BJP candidate Kailashchand garnered a single vote in Ward 13, while Congress and an independent candidate won decisively.

  • Kailashchand received only one vote
  • Congress won 13 out of 25 wards in Parbatsar
  • Over 10,000 council seats contested across Rajasthan

Jaipur, Sept. 14, 2026 – In the urban local body elections of Rajasthan, BJP’s candidate Kailashchand secured just one vote in Ward 13 of Parbatsar municipality in Didwana‑Kuchaman district. The result was revealed as the State Election Commission announced outcomes for 309 municipal bodies, where more than 10,000 councillor posts were at stake.

Kailashchand, who identified himself as a voter of Ward 12, explained that he was fielded in the neighboring Ward 13, and only a single vote – allegedly from his own ward – was counted for him. He said, "I got one vote. My vote is in Ward 12. I was fielded from Ward 13. Someone from that ward has voted for me."

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Detailed Results

Congress candidate Hina Khanam won Ward 13 with 376 votes, while independent candidate Rashid Khan secured 195 votes. Parbatsar municipality comprises 25 wards, with Congress winning 13 and BJP 12, giving the former a simple majority.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis highlights that this incident underscores discrepancies between voter registration and candidate placement, raising concerns about electoral transparency and integrity.

"This clearly signals that voter registration data needs stricter scrutiny by the election commission," notes political analyst Amit Kumar.
Did You Know?: India holds elections for over 10,000 urban local body seats annually, with more than 70% of contests experiencing registration and candidate placement irregularities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why did Kailashchand receive only one vote? It is likely due to a mismatch between registration records and the ward in which he was fielded.

2. Is this a violation of election rules? No formal complaint has been filed yet, but the incident could prompt the commission to review registration processes.