77 candidates win Rajasthan councillor seats unopposed

Jaipur: A total of 77 candidates have been elected unopposed to councillor seats in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections following the completion of the nomination withdrawal process. With no rival candidates remaining in the fray, the respective Returning Officers have issued certificates of election to all 77 winners. According to the latest report released by the Election Commission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recorded the highest number of unopposed victories, with 44 of its candidates securing councillor seats without a contest.

The BJP’s 44 unopposed victories are spread across several districts. Chittorgarh recorded the highest number with six candidates, followed by Alwar and Jodhpur with four candidates each. Bikaner, Deeg and Jalore recorded three unopposed BJP victories each. Sikar, Khairthal-Tijara, Jhunjhunu and Dungarpur reported two BJP candidates each winning unopposed. One BJP candidate each was elected unopposed from Balotra, Banswara, Beawar, Bharatpur, Churu, Dholpur, Sirohi, Tonk, Rajsamand, Pali, Nagaur, Jhalawar and Jaipur.