BJP sweeps Gujarat local body polls, wins all 15 corporations in record mandate
The BJP achieved a historic victory in Gujarat's local body elections, winning all 15 municipal corporations and a significant majority of seats. This election marked the party's largest win in the state's history, with over 6,472 seats secured. The results indicate a strong voter preference for the BJP's governance, while the Congress and AAP lagged behind.
- ▪The BJP won all 15 municipal corporations, securing about 6,472 of over 9,900 seats.
- ▪Voter turnout was recorded at 55.1% for municipal corporations and over 66% for panchayats.
- ▪The AIMIM and Samajwadi Party made their first electoral gains in Gujarat during these elections.
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BJP sweeps Gujarat local body polls, wins all 15 corporations in record mandateThe BJP recorded its biggest win in Gujarat’s 2026 local body polls, sweeping all 15 municipal corporations and winning about 6,472 of over 9,900 seats.Published on: Apr 29, 2026 10:19 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, AhmedabadShare viaCopy link The Bharatiya Janata Party swept Gujarat’s local body elections on Tuesday, registering a landslide across municipal corporations, municipalities, district panchayats, and taluka panchayats, while the Congress finished a distant second and the Aam Aadmi Party registered limited gains. The results also saw the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) open their accounts in the state for the first time.
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