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Independent Candidates Dominate Bharatpur Municipal Elections

The recent municipal elections in Bharatpur have shifted the political dynamics, with independent candidates winning a significant majority of the wards. Out of 65 wards, independents claimed 36, leaving traditional parties like BJP and Congress trailing behind. This unexpected outcome has raised questions about future alliances and the role of independents in local governance. As the city prepares for mayoral elections, the focus will be on how these independent councilors will influence the political landscape. The results highlight a changing voter sentiment and the potential for new political alignments in Bharatpur.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Sep 14, 2026, 14:45 IST
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Significant Role of Independents in Upcoming Elections


Bharatpur. The recent municipal election results in Bharatpur, the home district of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, have dramatically altered the political landscape of the city. In the 65-ward municipal corporation, independent candidates emerged as the most formidable force, winning in 36 wards and surpassing both the BJP and Congress. The BJP secured victories in 20 wards, making it the largest party, while Congress managed to win only 7 seats. The BSP and RLP each claimed one ward. Notably, even prominent political families could not escape the voters' verdict, with relatives of former mayors facing defeat. Consequently, the role of independent councilors will be crucial in the upcoming mayoral elections and board formation.


Former Mayor Faces Defeat: In Ward 19, BJP's Manoj Singh triumphed, while former mayor Shiv Singh Bhont suffered a loss. This defeat was one of the most talked-about outcomes of the municipal elections. However, in Ward 17, the family's political influence was evident as Shiv Singh's wife, Vichitra Singh, won as an independent candidate. Thus, the family experienced a split outcome in the same election.


Ward 41's Political Significance: The contest in Ward 41 was also politically significant, with BJP's Yogeshwari winning against Congress's Babita Sharma, the district women's president. This loss is considered a major setback for Congress, given her important role within the party.


Deputy Mayor's Wife Fails to Retain Seat: The results from Ward 18 were politically noteworthy as well, where BJP's Meenu Singh lost. Meenu is the wife of Girish Chaudhary, the deputy mayor who previously switched from Congress to BJP. Despite this, she could not secure a win, losing to Congress's Meenu Dagur. This outcome has sparked discussions about the shifting political dynamics and personal support in local politics.


Ward Results Overview: In the Bharatpur municipal elections, the BJP won 20 seats, Congress 7, BSP 1, and RLP 1, while independent candidates dominated with 36 victories. No political party holds a majority, as 33 councilors are needed for that. The BJP is 13 seats short of a majority, while Congress has only 7. In contrast, the independents exceed the majority threshold by three seats.


Independents as Kingmakers: The pivotal question following the Bharatpur municipal elections is not which party won the most seats, but rather which way the 36 independent councilors will align. While the BJP holds the largest number of seats at 20, it remains far from a majority. Congress's position is even weaker, indicating that the path to power in the corporation will likely pass through the independents.


Ward Results Summary

Here are the results from the wards:



  • Ward 1: Karan Singh, Independent


  • Ward 2: Ambika Saini, Independent


  • Ward 3: Akash Nirala, Independent


  • Ward 4: Arvind, Independent


  • Ward 5: Gajendra Kumar, Congress


  • Ward 6: Kamlesh, Independent


  • Ward 7: Kundan, Independent


  • Ward 8: Jeetendra Singh, BJP


  • Ward 9: Kamlesh, Independent


  • Ward 10: Amarnath, Independent


  • Ward 11: Tejram, Independent


  • Ward 12: Sudha Sharma, BJP


  • Ward 13: Omprakash, Congress


  • Ward 14: Arjansingh, Independent


  • Ward 15: Barfi, Independent


  • Ward 16: Motisingh, BSP


  • Ward 17: Vichitra Singh, Independent


  • Ward 18: Meenu Dagur, Congress


  • Ward 19: Manoj Singh, BJP


  • Ward 20: Poonam, Independent


  • Ward 21: Gopal, RLP


  • Ward 22: Neetu Singh, BJP


  • Ward 23: Kiran, BJP


  • Ward 24: Rajendra Kumar, Independent


  • Ward 25: Aarti, Independent


  • Ward 26: Veermati, Independent


  • Ward 27: Lokesh, Independent


  • Ward 28: Neelam, BJP


  • Ward 29: Rajveer, BJP


  • Ward 30: Rajkumar, Independent


  • Ward 31: Bhaskar, Independent


  • Ward 32: Sulekha, BJP


  • Ward 33: Jayprakash Sharma, Independent


  • Ward 34: Vandana, Independent


  • Ward 35: Rakesh, Congress


  • Ward 36: Kirandevi, Independent


  • Ward 37: Amarsingh, Independent


  • Ward 38: Dheerajkumar, Independent


  • Ward 39: Jagdish, Independent


  • Ward 40: Reena, BJP


  • Ward 41: Yogeshwari, BJP


  • Ward 42: Roopendrasinh, BJP


  • Ward 43: Prempal, BJP


  • Ward 44: Bhimsingh, BJP


  • Ward 45: Yogita, Independent


  • Ward 46: Sheila, Independent


  • Ward 47: Prahlad, Independent


  • Ward 48: Manvendra, Independent


  • Ward 49: Yogesh, Congress


  • Ward 50: Lakshmi, BJP


  • Ward 51: Sushil Sharma, BJP


  • Ward 52: Reena Kumari, Independent


  • Ward 53: Jaishree, Independent


  • Ward 54: Harendra, BJP


  • Ward 55: Dayanand Pachauri, Congress


  • Ward 56: Kalpesh, Independent


  • Ward 57: Devendrasinh, BJP


  • Ward 58: Nisha Agarwal, BJP


  • Ward 59: Aarti, Independent


  • Ward 60: Jitendra, Independent


  • Ward 61: Anuradha, BJP


  • Ward 62: Jagdishsingh, BJP


  • Ward 63: Sunita, Independent


  • Ward 64: Rameshwarsingh, Independent


  • Ward 65: Janardansinh, Independent



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