Overview

• The Indian National Congress secured three seats, marking key opposition gains despite the BJP’s overall dominance.
• BJP’s Hiralal Adivasi was declared elected unopposed in Kakarhati’s ward 13.
• Voting ran peacefully from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 7, with ballot counting commencing at 9 a.m. on July 10.
• State Election Commission figures show a 69.68% turnout, including 73.01% male participation and 66.36% female participation.
• Vacancies arose from councillor resignations, deaths and the disqualification of Poonam Amit Jaiswal, and a Bhikangaon chairperson by-election is scheduled soon.