Bhilwara: Bijolia Municipal Council elections are set to showcase a highly intriguing contest, as relatives turn into rivals for councillor seats in the election Friday. The council, newly formed from a Gram Panchayat, will witness voting by 13,153 registered voters as they cast their ballots for the first time in this municipal setup.With an impressive total of 106 candidates vying for 25 wards, the town’s political landscape is vibrant with competition. Each of the two major parties, BJP and Congress, has fielded 25 candidates, while RLP and AAP have put forward three and one candidates respectively, alongside 52 independent contenders also in the running.One of the most eye-catching contests is unfolding in ward 19, where Laxmi Devi Solanki, a BJP nominee, finds herself pitted against her husband’s sister, Pinki Devi, who is contesting as an independent.In ward 17, the dynamic is equally compelling. Congress candidate Leela Devi Joshi faces a spirited challenge from her brother-in-law‘s wife, Asha Devi Joshi, who is stepping onto the political stage as BJP candidate. The clash highlights not only the personal stakes involved but also the shifting allegiances and aspirations within family structures.In several wards, the presence of strong independent candidates has turned the contests into triangular showdowns, leading to intensified electoral battles. With the backdrop of familial relationships, voters are caught in a dilemma of choice – should they support their kin or look towards broader political affiliations?
Family feuds: Bijolia municipal polls see relatives compete for council seats | Jaipur News
