In the recent Surat Municipal Corporation elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a remarkable victory, winning 115 out of 120 seats. This marks a significant shift in the political landscape, as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which previously held 27 seats, has been reduced to just 4. The Congress party, which had no representation in the last city body, managed to secure 1 seat. Following the election results, the BJP declared that there will be no official opposition in the city body, as a party must hold at least 10% of the total seats to qualify for the Opposition Leader position. Surat BJP president Paresh Patel attributed the victory to the people's faith in the BJP and their appreciation for the development works carried out by the previous city body. The BJP's campaign strategy included enlisting leaders from the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) to garner support from the Patidar community, which was crucial in retaining key seats. Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil reiterated the BJP's commitment to eliminating AAP's influence in Surat, noting that the AAP's decline reflects voter sentiment regarding party leadership changes. The election results indicate a significant shift in voter preferences and a consolidation of power for the BJP in Surat.