Gujarat Election Results 2026: Check Results for Ahmedabad, Surat Municipal Corporations

Gujarat Election Results: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged dominant in the ongoing local body elections in Gujarat, winning nine out of 15 municipal corporations as vote counting continued under tight security on Tuesday, according to officials.

Latest figures from the State Election Commission (SEC) show the ruling party has secured more than half the seats in Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Karamsad-Anand, Nadiad, Navsari, Vapi, Surat, and Morbi. In Morbi, the BJP achieved a clean sweep, capturing all 52 seats.

Polling, held on Sunday, covered 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka panchayats-one of the largest electoral exercises ahead of next year's assembly elections. Nearly 9,200 seats were contested by over 4.18 crore eligible voters.

Voter turnout varied across regions: 55.1% for municipal corporations, 65.53% for municipalities, 66.64% for district panchayats, and 67.26% for taluka panchayats. Gandhidham in Kutch recorded the lowest turnout at 46.03%, while Vapi in Valsad registered the highest at 72.29%. Ahmedabad reported 51.81%.

This election marked the first polls in nine newly created municipal corporations, including Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, and Surendranagar. The exercise was conducted under revised norms for Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservations, requiring extensive delimitation and ward restructuring.

Turnout Trends: Rural Zeal vs Urban Reserve

The State Election Commission reported a notable disparity between urban and rural engagement. While the overall turnout for the 15 municipal corporations reached 55.1%, rural and semi-urban areas showed significantly higher enthusiasm:

Taluka Panchayats: 67.26%

District Panchayats: 66.64%

Municipalities: 65.53%

Gandhinagar, Gujarat: Vote counting for district panchayat and municipal elections in Gandhinagar district has begun. EVMs have been shifted from strong rooms to counting centres, and ballot paper counting has been completed pic.twitter.com/XOoI1cHh7n

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In the urban centres, Vapi in Valsad district led the charge with a robust 72.29% turnout. Conversely, the newly established Gandhidham Municipal Corporation recorded the lowest urban engagement at 46.03%. The state's commercial hub, Ahmedabad, saw a moderate turnout of 51.81%.

The rural narrative was dominated by the tribal-populated Narmada district, which posted a staggering 84.49% turnout, contrasting sharply with Porbandar, which recorded the lowest rural participation at 50.80%.

#WATCH | Gujarat: All preparations are in place for the counting of votes today for Gujarat local body elections. Visuals from a counting centre in Ahmedabad.

Elections were held on Sunday, 26th April. pic.twitter.com/JT0r5gfI0F

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A Shifting Political Landscape

The elections were conducted under newly revised norms for Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservations, a move that necessitated extensive delimitation and the restructuring of wards across several districts. This election also marked a milestone for nine newly-formed municipal corporations-including Morbi, Mehsana, and Navsari-which went to the polls for the first time.

While the proceedings were largely peaceful, officials confirmed that a technical glitch with an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) necessitated a repoll on Monday in one village within the Surendranagar district.

Mahisagar, Gujarat: Vote counting is underway in Mahisagar district for district and taluka panchayat elections across eight taluka headquarters. Strong room at Lunawada College has been opened. Counting is in progress with extensive staff and security deployment for 28 district… pic.twitter.com/y95lFDLitD

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The Key Contenders

The electoral battleground features a high-stakes struggle between established giants and emerging forces:

BJP & Congress: The traditional titans of Gujarati politics remain the primary focus. The BJP is looking to replicate its 2021 dominance, where it secured a landslide victory, winning 6,236 of the 8,470 contested seats.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): In an ambitious expansion, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party fielded candidates for approximately 5,000 seats, marking its most significant push into Gujarat's local governance to date.

Minor Parties & Independents: The AIMIM and NCP also fielded candidates in several key pockets, potentially acting as spoilers for the larger parties.

Notable individuals in the fray include former IPS officer M.L. Ninama, former radio personality Abha Desai, and former MLA Bhupendra Bhayani, adding a layer of celebrity and administrative experience to the local contests.

The 2021 Benchmark: In the previous local elections, the BJP swept all six municipal corporations and the vast majority of panchayats, leaving the Congress trailing significantly. All eyes are now on whether the opposition can bridge that gap or if the ruling party will maintain its formidable grip on the state.

As the results trickle in, the outcome will likely dictate the strategic shifts both the ruling and opposition parties will make as they pivot toward the upcoming Assembly campaign.

With inputs from agencies