Rajasthan: Ruling Congress sweeps zila parishads in Dholpur, Alwar | Jaipur News

Celebrations at residence of former Cong min Bhanwar Jitendra Singh

JAIPUR: The ruling Congress swept both Dholpur and Alwar zila parishads as the counting for panchayat elections in these two districts ended on Friday. The Congress also put up a good show in panchayat samiti member polls as it won 208 out of 492 seats, followed by BJP with 158 seats.
While the independents won 113 panchayat samiti member posts, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) won 12 posts.
In Dholpur zila parishad, Congress party has won 17 out of 23 zila parishad member posts, registering a clear majority and is assured of winning the zila pramukh’s post. BJP has secured six zila parishad member posts in Dholpur.
In Alwar zila parishad too the Congress has a clear majority having won 25 out of 49 zila parishad member seats. The party, therefore, is assured of winning the zila pramukh’s post in Alwar. Nearest rival BJP has secured 20 posts and independents have won four seats.
Out of 72 zila parishad member posts, Congress won 42 seats, BJP won 26 posts and independents bagged 4 seats.
After Congress party’s win in the panchayat polls, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted, “Very pleased that the Congress has got a huge majority in the panchayati raj elections in Alwar and Dholpur districts. Gratitude to all the voters and thanks to all the workers for this. Congratulations and best wishes to all the winning candidates.”
State Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra tweeted, “Heartfelt gratitude to the people and congratulations to all the workers and newly-elected public representatives for Congress’ huge victory in the panchayati raj elections of Alwar and Dholpur.”
In all, 62.07 per cent voters exercised their franchise in all the three phases of panchayat polls in these two districts. The zila pramukhs will be elected on October 30 and Up-zila pramukhs will be elected on October 31.