Counting for Rajasthan's 309 municipal bodies has begun. Education Minister Madan Dilawar's brother, Krishna Murari, has secured a victory in Atru, while Congress shows dominance in Chidawa.
- Counting underway for 10,167 wards across 309 urban bodies in Rajasthan.
- Krishna Murari Dilawar wins Ward 5 in Atru, strengthening his claim for Chairman.
- Congress leads significantly in Chidawa, Jhunjhunu.
- 77 candidates were elected unopposed prior to counting.
The historic mandate for the Rajasthan Municipal Elections 2026 is being unveiled today. Starting from 8:00 AM on September 14, 2026, the counting of votes for 10,167 wards across 309 urban bodies has commenced. A total of 38,889 candidates are contesting their fortunes in this massive electoral exercise.
Major Wins and Trends
The most significant news from the early rounds comes from Baran district. Krishna Murari Dilawar, the younger brother of Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar, has secured a decisive victory from Ward No. 5 in the Atru Municipality. This victory has positioned him as the strongest contender for the post of Atru Municipality Chairman.
In the Chidawa Municipality of Jhunjhunu district, the Congress party has displayed overwhelming dominance. In the first seven wards declared, Congress has won 5 seats, while independent candidates secured the remaining 2. Meanwhile, in the Niwai Municipality of Tonk, a fierce battle is being witnessed between the BJP and the Congress.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that these results serve as a critical litmus test for the state government's grassroots strength. While local ward results are coming in, the upcoming mayoral and chairperson elections on September 21 will define the political landscape of major cities like Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Municipal elections are the ultimate barometer of public sentiment regarding local governance and administration.
To prevent horse-trading, both major parties—BJP and Congress—have strategically stationed their candidates in high-security resorts in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Pushkar. Before the official counting, 77 candidates had already been declared unopposed, including 44 from the BJP and 16 from the Congress.
Niwai Municipality: Early Results
| Ward | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Omprakash Gawariya | Independent |
| Ward 2 | Dayaram Jat | Congress |
| Ward 3 | Karan Singh | BJP |
| Ward 4 | Gulabchand Meena | Congress |
| Ward 5 | Narendra Kumar Sharma | BJP |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many wards are participating in the Rajasthan Municipal Elections 2026?
A: A total of 10,167 wards across 309 urban bodies are part of this election.
Q2: Who is the most prominent winner so far?
A: Krishna Murari Dilawar, brother of Education Minister Madan Dilawar, has emerged as a key winner in Atru.
