BJP Secures Landslide Victory in Chhattisgarh Urban Body Elections

The party wins all 10 mayoral posts and dominates municipal councils and nagar panchayats, marking a significant political shift in the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 10 mayoral posts in Chhattisgarh's urban body elections, a dramatic reversal from Congress's sweep in 2019-2020.
In addition to the mayoral victories, the BJP claimed chairperson positions in 35 municipal councils and 81 nagar panchayats, solidifying its dominance across the state.
The elections saw a voter turnout of 72.48%, with over 10,000 candidates competing for various positions, including mayors, council presidents, and corporators.
Congress, which had introduced indirect elections for mayors in 2019, suffered a major setback, with its former Raipur mayor losing a corporator race; the BJP restored direct elections this year.
BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, attributed the victory to public trust in the party's leadership and development agenda, while Congress raised concerns over EVM reliability and election processes.