Counting of votes for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections 2026 began early this morning across designated centers in the city. The elections, held on April 26, witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 58%, with citizens casting their ballots for 192 wards. The results will determine the control of the civic body, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aiming to retain power and the Congress party seeking to make inroads.
Key Contests and Candidates
The election saw fierce contests in several wards. In the Paldi ward, BJP candidate Rajesh Patel is leading against Congress veteran Meena Shah by a margin of 1,200 votes. The Naranpura ward is witnessing a close fight between BJP's Vikram Singh and Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Kavita Sharma, with Singh leading by 450 votes. In the Bapunagar ward, Congress candidate Ramesh Dave is ahead of BJP's Sunita Verma by 800 votes.
Party-Wise Performance
Initial trends indicate a strong performance by the BJP, leading in 110 wards, followed by Congress in 60 wards, and AAP in 15 wards. Independents are leading in 7 wards. The final results are expected by evening. The BJP has been in power in AMC for the past 12 years, and this election is seen as a test of public sentiment ahead of the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections.
Voting Process and Security
The election was conducted using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems. Over 10,000 security personnel were deployed to ensure peaceful voting and counting. Strict COVID-19 protocols were followed, including mandatory mask-wearing and sanitization at polling stations.
Reactions from Political Leaders
Gujarat Chief Minister expressed confidence in the BJP's victory, stating that the party's development work in the city will be rewarded. Congress state president said they are hopeful of a good performance, highlighting issues of water supply and garbage management. AAP's Gujarat convener claimed that the party's focus on education and health has resonated with voters.
As counting progresses, all eyes are on the final tally that will shape the city's governance for the next five years. Stay connected for more updates on the AMC election results 2026.
