Independent candidate Dr Inderjit Yadav became the first ever mayor of Manesar after defeating Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate Sunder Lal by a margin of 2,293 votes. Yadav secured 26,393 votes, while Lal got 24,100 votes. This marks a significant political shift as Manesar has now chosen an independent candidate over a national party such as the BJP.
Meanwhile, the counting of votes for the Haryana municipal elections 2025 is underway across various corporations, councils, municipal committees in the state. The polls, held on March 2, witnessed a low voter turnout of just 41%, with the Panipat mayoral election separately conducted on March 9.
The municipal elections have seen a direct contest between the BJP and the Congress. In Gurugram, the elections were conducted for ward members and mayor, with BJP aiming for a decisive majority in the newly expanded Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), which now comprises 36 wards, up from the previous term.
Authorities have put stringent security measures in place to ensure a smooth and transparent counting process. Speaking about the arrangements, Gurugram deputy commissioner of police (West) Karan Goel said, “We have set up all the necessary facilities, and government employees have been assigned counting duties. The counting for the mayor will take place first, followed by the counting for ward members. Security forces have been deployed at all counting centres to prevent any disruption.”
Gurugram Mayoral race: BJP’s Raj Rani maintains lead
As per the latest updates from the Election Commission, BJP candidate Raj Rani is leading the Gurugram mayoral race with 95,845 votes after six rounds of counting. She has so far secured 1,38,093 votes, while her closest rival, Congress candidate Seema Pahuja, has received 42,248 votes. While counting is still underway, the BJP appears to be in a comfortable position to secure victory in Gurugram.
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