Opponents Disqualified During Scrutiny as 3 Candidates Win Unopposed in Rajasthan Civic Polls

Ahead of polling in Rajasthan civic elections 2026, three ward councillor candidates have secured unopposed victories. Disqualification of rival nomination forms in Bikaner, Dungarpur, and Bundi districts paved the way for two BJP and one Congress candidate.

Ahead of voting in the 2026 Rajasthan civic elections, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have registered their initial victories as three ward councillor candidates secured unopposed elections. Following the mandatory official scrutiny of nomination papers filed by various contenders, the application forms of opponent candidates in three separate wards were rejected due to technical flaws and eligibility disqualifications. With no remaining competitors in the fray, two BJP nominees and one Congress candidate are set to assume office without facing a ballot. While the State Election Commission is yet to issue official victory certificates, the absence of any opposing candidates renders their election a mathematical certainty.

BJP Secures Early Victories in Bikaner and Dungarpur
In Ward 69 of the Bikaner Municipal Corporation, BJP candidate Leela Gahlot has emerged as the sole contender. The nomination of her primary opponent, Congress candidate Mamata, was disqualified during verification owing to an authorization symbol anomaly. Prior to receiving the official Congress symbol, Mamata had initially filed her nomination representation under the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP). Although Congress subsequently assigned her the party ticket, RLP did not provide an official authorization symbol. Lacking the necessary party documentation, election officials cancelled her nomination form, leaving Leela Gahlot as the only valid candidate in Ward 69 and guaranteeing her election.

Similarly, the BJP secured its first seat in the Dungarpur Municipal Council prior to polling day. Returning officers inspected a total of 196 nomination papers submitted across all 40 wards of the Dungarpur council in the presence of representatives from various political parties. During scrutiny, the nomination of Congress candidate Ganesh Katara from Ward 23 was rejected due to pending criminal cases against him. Following Katara's disqualification, BJP candidate Manan Kalasua remained the lone candidate in Ward 23. Manan Kalasua is the son of Amrit Kalasua, the former and outgoing chairperson of the BJP in the council. With Katara out of the race, Manan Kalasua's victory stands assured ahead of the formal announcement.

Congress Claims Victory in Bundi’s Hindoli Ward
The Congress party also opened its account prior to polling in the Hindoli Municipal Board of Bundi district. In Ward 20 of Hindoli, the contest was originally expected to be a direct fight between Congress candidate Hanuman Vyas and BJP candidate Jitendra Singh. However, during the scrutiny process, BJP nominee Jitendra Singh's nomination paper was rejected due to errors in the paperwork. Because only two candidates had filed nominations for Ward 20, the rejection of the BJP candidate's papers left Hanuman Vyas as the single remaining contestant, confirming his unopposed election. Official winning declarations from the election authorities remain pending for all three wards in Bikaner, Dungarpur, and Hindoli.

Mass Rejections Across State Spark Political Allegations
Across Rajasthan, the nomination scrutiny phase for the 2026 municipal body elections resulted in the rejection of thousands of application forms for failing to meet statutory requirements. The disqualified applicants comprise candidates representing the BJP and Congress as well as numerous independent aspirants. In wards where more than one valid candidate remains in the fray after rejections, polling will take place as scheduled by the election authorities.

The widespread rejection of nomination papers has triggered political controversy across the state. Congress leaders have alleged administrative irregularities and government-level interference during the scrutiny process. The opposition party claimed that in several local bodies, including Bhilwara, official party authorization symbols failed to reach their candidates before the filing deadline, leading directly to the rejection of their papers. Protesting against these rejections and delayed symbol deliveries, Congress workers held demonstrations and raised severe objections in multiple districts.

What this means for you
This development affects local voter participation, ward-level governance, and administrative filing procedures for civic election candidates.

• In Rajasthan (Local Impact): Voters in the affected wards of Bikaner, Dungarpur, and Bundi will not need to cast votes for their local councillor position. The unopposed winners will directly assume responsibility for ward development and local civic issues.
• In Rajasthan (Procedural Lesson): Prospective municipal candidates must strictly adhere to nomination paperwork and party symbol deadlines. Even minor errors in documentation can lead to immediate disqualification without any recourse.
• Across India (Political Dynamics): Unopposed wins prior to polling boost the morale of party workers ahead of wider electoral contests. Such early momentum often influences campaign energy in neighboring municipal areas.
• Across India (Electoral Awareness): The rejections highlight strict election commission enforcement regarding candidate eligibility and criminal disclosures. It underscores the importance of transparent candidate vetting for ordinary citizens.

Questions & Answers

1. Which candidates have been elected unopposed in the Rajasthan civic elections?
BJP's Leela Gahlot from Bikaner Ward 69, BJP's Manan Kalasua from Dungarpur Ward 23, and Congress's Hanuman Vyas from Hindoli Ward 20 in Bundi have won unopposed.

2. Why was the Congress candidate's nomination form rejected in Bikaner's Ward 69?
Congress candidate Mamata filed her nomination under RLP before obtaining the Congress ticket, and her paper was rejected due to the non-submission of an official symbol.

3. How did BJP candidate Manan Kalasua secure victory in Dungarpur?
In Dungarpur Ward 23, Congress candidate Ganesh Katara was disqualified due to pending criminal cases, leaving Manan Kalasua as the sole candidate in the race.

4. How did Congress open its account in Bundi's Hindoli municipality?
In Hindoli Ward 20, BJP candidate Jitendra Singh's nomination paper was rejected due to technical flaws, leaving Congress candidate Hanuman Vyas as the only contestant.

5. Has the election commission officially declared their victory?
No, while their unopposed election is guaranteed due to no opposition remaining, the formal declaration by the State Election Commission is pending.

6. What allegations has Congress made regarding nomination rejections?
Congress alleged administrative irregularities, claiming that in several local bodies including Bhilwara, candidates did not receive party symbols in time, resulting in rejections.

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