Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation vote count: BJP leads, Congress wins Ward 7 SC seat
Synopsis
With vote counting underway for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation's 44 seats, the BJP has already claimed three of four Ward 7 contests — a preview of whether it can replicate its near-total sweep of 2021, when it won 41 of 44 seats. The AAP, which won one seat last time, is struggling to register in early results.
Key Takeaways
Vote counting for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) began at 9 am on 13 October at Government Commerce College, Sector 15.
BJP won 3 of 4 seats in Ward 7 ; Congress secured the SC-reserved seat via candidate Naginbhai Nadiya (6,130 votes).
Votes are being counted for all 44 seats across 11 wards ; 130 candidates contested on 11 October .
Overall GMC turnout stood at 59.25% , with 1,54,045 of 2,59,985 registered voters participating.
In the 2021 GMC elections , BJP won 41 of 44 seats ; Congress 2; AAP 1.
Counting also underway for Okha and Thara municipalities and by-elections to other local bodies across Gujarat.
Counting of votes for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections got underway at 9 am on Tuesday, 13 October, at the Government Commerce College in Sector 15, under tight police security. Early results from Ward 7 showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning three of the four contested seats, while the Indian National Congress secured the remaining seat reserved for a Scheduled Caste candidate.
Ward 7 Results in Detail
After three rounds of counting covering the Kolvada and Vavol areas of Ward 7, BJP candidate Kinjalben Thakor led with 7,306 votes, followed by party colleague Sonalben Vaghela with 7,044 votes and Shaileshkumar Patel with 6,870 votes. Congress candidate Naginbhai Nadiya, contesting the seat reserved for a Scheduled Caste candidate, polled 6,130 votes and was declared elected. The ward recorded a total of 54,636 votes, including 54,446 valid votes, 183 NOTA votes, and seven invalid votes.
Among other Ward 7 candidates, Congress's Fenil Patel received 6,817 votes, Chandrikaben Thakor secured 6,291, and Sonalba Gol polled 5,888. BJP's Bhavik Sutariya received 5,930 votes. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates fared poorly in the ward — Chandrikaben Shrimali polled 1,008, Sureshkumar Patel received 715, and Rahulkumar Vaghela managed 447 votes.
Counting Process and Security
District Election Officer and Collector Ravindra Khatale visited the counting centre at the Government Commerce College in Sector 15 to review security arrangements. Authorities reinforced measures to ensure counting proceeded peacefully and impartially. Votes are being counted for all 44 seats across the corporation's 11 wards, with a total of 130 candidates who contested the elections held on 11 October.
Voter Turnout and Key Figures
The GMC elections recorded a voter turnout of 59.25% on 11 October, with 1,54,045 of the 2,59,985 registered voters casting their ballots. Ward 4 posted the highest turnout at 74.78%, while Ward 5 recorded the lowest at 48.63%. In the previous GMC elections held in October 2021, the BJP had swept 41 of the 44 seats, with Congress winning two and AAP one — making the current count closely watched as a gauge of shifting voter sentiment.
Counting Across Gujarat
Beyond Gandhinagar, counting is simultaneously underway for elections to the Okha and Thara municipalities, as well as by-elections to vacant seats in several other local bodies across Gujarat. In Okha, 32 seats across nine wards went to polls after four seats were won unopposed, while in Thara, 24 seats across six wards were contested. The results across all these bodies will determine civic leadership for the next term.
Point of View
Even if the party retains a commanding majority. More telling is the AAP story: after making inroads in the 2022 state assembly race, its single-digit ward tallies in Ward 7 suggest the party's Gujarat momentum has not translated to municipal ground. Congress, meanwhile, is fighting to prove it remains the default opposition rather than a protest-vote vehicle.
NationPress
13 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation election results so far?
As of Tuesday morning, 13 October, the BJP has won three of the four seats declared in Ward 7, while Congress secured the SC-reserved seat. Counting continues for all 44 seats across the GMC's 11 wards.
When were the GMC elections held and what was the voter turnout?
The GMC elections were held on 11 October, recording a turnout of 59.25%. A total of 1,54,045 of the 2,59,985 registered voters cast their ballots, with Ward 4 highest at 74.78% and Ward 5 lowest at 48.63%.
How did the BJP perform in the previous GMC elections?
In the October 2021 GMC elections, the BJP won 41 of the 44 seats, with Congress winning two and the Aam Aadmi Party one, giving it near-total control of the corporation.
Which other Gujarat local body elections are being counted today?
Alongside the GMC, counting is underway for elections to the Okha and Thara municipalities, as well as by-elections to vacant seats in several other local bodies across Gujarat.
Who is overseeing the counting process in Gandhinagar?
District Election Officer and Collector Ravindra Khatale visited the counting centre at Government Commerce College, Sector 15, to review security arrangements. Enhanced police security was put in place to ensure a peaceful and impartial count.
