Gujarat Local Body Elections Set to Influence 2027 Assembly Polls
In 1st election after SIR, local bodies to test ground for 2027 Gujarat Assembly polls
The Indian Express
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Gujarat will hold elections for 393 local self-government bodies, including nine new municipal corporations, on Sunday. This election follows a significant increase in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota and comes after a revision that removed over 68 lakh voters from the rolls. The results will provide insights into the political landscape ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
- 01393 local self-government bodies are up for election in Gujarat, including nine new municipal corporations.
- 02The OBC quota has been raised to 27%, affecting candidate nominations and voter dynamics.
- 03Over 68 lakh voters were deleted from electoral rolls, the highest among states in the revision phase.
- 04The BJP, currently in power, faces internal dissent with several candidates contesting as Independents.
- 05The election results will be crucial for the BJP's strategy ahead of the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections.
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On Sunday, Gujarat will conduct elections for 393 local self-government bodies, including nine new municipal corporations. This marks the first election since the state increased the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota to 27% from 10%, impacting candidate nominations significantly. The elections come after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that resulted in 68.12 lakh voters being removed from the electoral rolls, the highest among states involved in this phase of revision. The final electoral roll lists 4.18 crore voters, with 2.16 crore male and 2.02 crore female voters expected to participate. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has urged for a 100% voter turnout. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to gauge public sentiment and address internal dissent as many candidates are contesting as Independents after being denied tickets. The election results are anticipated to set the tone for the upcoming 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections, with the BJP viewing this as a critical test of its grassroots support.
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The election results will influence local governance and party dynamics in Gujarat, affecting how policies are shaped and implemented at the grassroots level.
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