Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: BJP Secures Two Unopposed Seats as Vote Counting Begins The counting of votes for 192 Municipal Corporation seats across 48 wards in Ahmedabad began on April 28, 2026, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) already securing two seats—Vasna and Thaltej—without opposition. The election, part of Gujarat’s largest local body contest, saw over 25,000 candidates vying for 9,263 seats across 7,253 wards. The BJP fielded 190 candidates, while the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) nominated 185 and 151 contenders respectively. A total of 877 nominations were rejected, and 22 candidates withdrew from the race. The BJP has maintained control of Ahmedabad’s municipal corporation since 2005, with its dominance evident in the 2021 elections where it won 159 out of 192 seats. This year’s contest, however, saw a multi-cornered battle involving the BJP, Congress, AAP, and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). The State Election Commission ensured extensive security measures across 48,000 polling stations to facilitate a smooth voting process. Voter turnout varied across the 48 wards, with the highest participation recorded in Ward 37 (Maninagar) at 70.43% and Ward 48 (Ramol–Hathijan) at 52.10%. Notable political figures cast their votes in the election, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who voted along with his family at Booth No 38 in Narayanpura. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also cast his ballot in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi exercised his voting right via a postal ballot, registered in the Ranip constituency. The 2026 elections marked the first round of local body polls in Gujarat since 2021, covering 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka panchayats.#gujarat #bharatiya_janata_party #amit_shah #ahmedabad_municipal_corporation #bhupendra_patel
