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Rajasthan Civic Polls Enter Final Phase as BJP and Congress Face High-Stakes Local Battle

Rajasthan's second and final phase of urban local body elections is underway, with voting taking place across major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Udaipur and Ajmer. The contest is being closely watched as a test of the BJP government's grassroots strength and the Congress's opposition strategy.

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BSP Leadership Shake-Up: Mayawati Removes Akash Anand as Ishan Anand Gains Attention

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BJP to Go Solo in West Bengal Civic Polls as Party Focuses on Strengthening Its Organisation

Kolkata, September 11, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to contest the upcoming municipal elections in West Bengal independently, choosing not to enter into an electoral understanding with Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebels or other groups.

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