Raipur: In a resounding victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dominated the Chhattisgarh urban body elections, securing a clean sweep in municipal corporations and a majority in municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The results mark a significant setback for Congress, which managed to secure only a limited number of seats across urban local bodies.
Election Results at a Glance
Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam) – Total: 10
- BJP: 10
- Congress: 0
- Independent: 0
BJP registered an uncontested victory, winning all 10 municipal corporations, leaving Congress and independent candidates without a single seat.
Municipal Councils (Nagarpalika) – Total: 49
- BJP: 35
- Congress: 8 (Takhatpur, Mungeli, Katghora, Mahasamund, Bagbahara, Surajpur, Mandir Hasoud, Abhanpur)
- AAP: 1 (Bodari)
- Independent: 5 (Ahiwara, Sakti, Pendra, Akaltara, Simga)
BJP maintained a strong lead in municipal council elections, while Congress managed eight seats. AAP made its presence felt by winning a single seat in Bodari, while independent candidates secured five seats.
Nagar Panchayats – Total: 114
- BJP: 81
- Congress: 22
- BSP: 1
- Independent: 10
In the nagar panchayat elections, BJP continued its dominance, winning 81 out of 114 seats. Congress secured 22 seats, BSP won one, and independent candidates claimed 10.
BJP’s Continued Dominance, Congress’s Decline
The election results reaffirm BJP’s stronghold over Chhattisgarh’s urban political landscape, particularly after its assembly election victory. Congress, once a dominant force in urban areas, is now struggling to retain ground in municipal politics.
With a clean sweep in municipal corporations and a majority in councils and panchayats, BJP’s success reflects a continued shift in voter preference toward the ruling party. The performance of independent candidates and AAP’s breakthrough indicate a gradual change in the state’s urban political dynamics.
