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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Rajasthan Urban Local Body Polls: BJP Secures 12 Wards in Govindgarh-Rambas, Independents and Others Win 11, Congress Limited to 2",
  "summary": "Results for all 25 wards of the Govindgarh-Rambas municipality in Rajasthan's Alwar district show the BJP winning 12 seats, other organizations securing 11, and Congress taking 2.",
  "content": "Results for the Govindgarh-Rambas municipal elections in Rajasthan's Alwar district have been officially declared. According to data provided by the Rajasthan State Election Commission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest group by winning 12 out of the 25 wards. Other local organizations and groups secured 11 wards, while the Congress party was restricted to just 2 seats. The counting of votes for all 25 municipal wards began at 8:00 AM on September 14, 2026, following polling held earlier in the month.\n\nCandidate Statistics and Nomination Process in Govindgarh-Rambas\nThe municipal election process in Govindgarh-Rambas involved detailed scrutiny and intense competition among local candidates across all 25 wards. A total of 222 nomination papers were originally filed by contenders. During the verification stage, election officials rejected 32 nominations and dismissed an additional 12 filings. Furthermore, 36 candidates chose to withdraw their nominations prior to the final deadline, leaving 142 candidates in the active contest. None of the 25 wards saw an uncontested victory, meaning every seat was decided through direct balloting.\n\nVoter Turnout and Infrastructure at Polling Booths\nVoting for the Govindgarh-Rambas municipality took place during the second phase of the state civic elections on Friday, September 11, 2026. The local turnout reached a high 86.63 percent as residents turned out in large numbers to cast their votes. To facilitate smooth polling, administration set up 25 polling stations across the municipal boundaries. All 25 booths had registered voter counts capped at up to 1,400 voters, with zero booths exceeding the 1,400-voter threshold.\n\nBroader Rajasthan Civic Polls Overview and Key Future Dates\nGovindgarh-Rambas is among the 309 urban local bodies across Rajasthan where municipal elections were conducted in two distinct phases. These 309 civic bodies comprise 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils, and 248 municipalities. The formal notification for these elections was issued in the state gazette on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The nomination papers underwent scrutiny on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the deadline for candidates to withdraw from the race was Thursday, September 3, 2026.\n\nAcross the state, Phase 1 voting took place on September 9, 2026, covering 162 urban bodies with a voter turnout of 76.41 percent. Phase 2 voting followed on September 11, 2026, covering the remaining 147 civic bodies, including Govindgarh-Rambas, recording a 70 percent turnout. The overall combined voter turnout across both phases stood at 73.21 percent. Following the counting on September 14, the next stage of governance will begin soon. Elections to choose chairpersons and mayors are scheduled for September 21, 2026, followed by elections for vice presidents, deputy mayors, and deputy chairpersons on September 22, 2026.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis election outcome directly impacts the formation of the local municipal board and the governance of civic infrastructure.\n\n• Across Rajasthan: With counting complete across 309 urban bodies, attention moves to electing civic heads on September 21, 2026. This transition will officially hand municipal management to newly elected local representatives.\n• In Govindgarh-Rambas / Alwar: Holding 12 out of 25 seats puts the BJP just short of a full majority, while other groups hold 11 seats. Support from these elected members will determine who secures the chairperson post in the upcoming vote on September 21, 2026.\n\nWhy this happened\nThe election took place as part of the scheduled two-phase civic body poll cycle conducted by the Rajasthan State Election Commission across 309 urban local bodies.\n\n• Statutory Notification: The official election process commenced following the gazette notification issued on August 27, 2026, establishing legal timelines for nominations and voting.\n• Two-Phase Scheduling: Voting was split into two phases for administrative management, leading to the second phase polling on September 11, 2026, where Govindgarh-Rambas recorded an 86.63% turnout.\n• Official Counting: Counting was scheduled for September 14, 2026, to finalize seat allocations across wards before electing civic leadership later in the month.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many wards did the BJP win in Govindgarh-Rambas?\nThe BJP secured victory in 12 out of the total 25 municipal wards.\n\n2. How many seats did Congress win in the Govindgarh-Rambas election?\nThe Congress party won a total of 2 wards in this election.\n\n3. What was the voter turnout percentage in Govindgarh-Rambas?\nThe municipality recorded a high voter turnout of 86.63 percent during polling on September 11, 2026.\n\n4. When will the election for municipal chairpersons take place?\nElections for municipal chairpersons and mayors are scheduled to take place on September 21, 2026.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/rajasthan-nikaya-chunava-govindgarh-rambas-men-bjp-ko-mili-12-siten-anya-ne-11-para-jamaya-kabja-congress-2-para-simati-32209",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-14",
  "tags": [
    "Govindgarh Rambas",
    "Rajasthan Civic Polls 2026",
    "Alwar District",
    "BJP",
    "Congress",
    "Municipal Election Results"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}