A notable political development has unfolded in the Fatehpur municipal council of Rajasthan's Sikar district, where Anju Bhinda has won the election for the chairperson post. In the voting conducted across the 55-member house, she successfully secured 30 votes to cross the majority mark. Her direct rival from the Congress secured 25 votes, sealing a significant civic victory that reinforces a long-standing family presence at the helm of local governance.
From Independent Contender to Council Leader
Bhinda's journey to the top seat followed an unexpected trajectory during the local civic polls. The BJP initially denied her a ticket to contest for the ward councillor position. Refusing to step aside, she entered the electoral fray as an independent candidate and registered a decisive win. Following her victory as a councillor, the party reversed course, nominating her as its chairperson candidate and clearing the path for her final victory.
Succession Across Multiple Generations
The municipal council leadership marks the continuation of a deep-rooted political legacy in Fatehpur. Anju Bhinda is the wife of former municipal board president Madhusudan Bhinda. Her father-in-law, Banwari Lal Bhinda, previously served both as the municipal board president and as a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the constituency. The family's hold over local civic bodies also saw Madhusudan Bhinda's nephew's wife, Lalit, occupy the chairperson position in an earlier term. With this latest election, leadership returns once again to the prominent household.
