Raj civic bodies polls: Congress wins 1,197 seats, BJP 1,140

Jaipur, Jan 31 : Both Rajasthan’s ruling Congress and opposition BJP claimed victory as the results for the urban local bodies elections, held in 20 districts on Thursday, were announced on Sunday.
While the Congress won a total of 1,197 seats, the BJP claimed 1,140 seats out of total 3,034 seats, said election commission officers.
The NCP won 46 seats while Independents grabbed 634 seats. The BSP won 1 seat, the CPI-M 3 seats and the RLP 13.
The elections for members for 90 municipal bodies — one municipal corporation, 9 municipal councils and 80 municipalities — on Thursday saw a 76.52 per cent turnout.
Now, election for chairpersons shall be held on February 7.
The Congress expressed its satisfaction on garnering large number of seats, while the BJP questioned the ruling party’s celebration of its performance.