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Surat Municipal Corporation Election Results: BJP sweeps with 115 Seats, Congress gets 1, AAP 4

Surat Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The ruling BJP registered a big win in the municipal corporation election in Gujarat's Surat, for which the polling was held on April 26.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains its hold in the Surat Municipal Corporation, which has a total of 120 seats spread across 30 wards of the city. The saffron party, which remains the dominant force in Gujarat, has won  115 seats, while the Congress has won one seat, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, managed to win 4 seats. 

This year, the BJP fielded candidates on all 120 seats, the Congress and the AAP nominated 117 and 111 candidates, respectively. In total, there were a total of 483 candidates who were in fray in the Surat Municipal Corporation elections this year, as per the Gujarat State Election Commission. The state's poll body had earlier said that 1,059 candidates had initially filed nomination papers for 120 seats across 30 wards of Surat. Out of these, 561 forms were rejected while 16 candidates withdrew their nominations, leaving 483 nominees in the fray.

The municipal corporation elections in Gujarat, for which the Gujarat SEC ensured a three-tier security system, were being held under revised norms for Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservations. Thus, every party tried to woo the people in their favour. For the BJP. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel campaigned extensively. Similarly, for the AAP, which is trying to increase its footprint in the state, the election campaign was led by its national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. These elections, meanwhile, will also give a chance to Congress, which has been out of power from Gujarat for more than two decades.

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Live updates : Surat Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026

  • 4:47 PM (IST)
    Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    Surat top 10 safest seats for BJP

     The Surat constituency is considered one of the top 10 safest seats for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha. Since 1989, the people of Surat have consistently elected BJP candidates to the Lok Sabha. In the 2022 Assembly elections as well, the saffron flag flew high over 12 seats in Surat city and 4 seats in rural Surat.

     

  • 4:33 PM (IST)
    Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    Final results out

    Surat Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026:

    Total Seats: 120

    • BJP: 115
    • AAP: 04
    • Congress: 01
    • Others: 00
  • 3:51 PM (IST)
    Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    BJP leads on 81 seats

    Surat Municipal Corporation Election (Trends/Results):

    Total Seats: 120

    • BJP: 83
    • Congress: 01
    • AAP: 04
    • Others: 00
  • 3:31 PM (IST)
    Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    BJP leads on 79 seats

    The BJP has won or leads on 79 seats in the Surat Municipal Corporation, while the Congress is leading on just one and AAP on 4 seats, according to the latest trends provided by the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat.

  • 2:38 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Final results to be out soon!

    Stay tuned to India TV as the final results for municipal corporation elections in Gujarat will be declared soon by the State Election Commission (SEC).

  • 2:04 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP leads on 71 seats

    The BJP has won or leads on 71 seats in the Surat Municipal Corporation, while the Congress is leading on just one seat, according to the latest trends provided by the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat.

  • 1:46 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP's surge continue

    As per the latest trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won or taken lead on 51 seats, while the Congress is a distant second with just one seat. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is yet to open its account.

  • 1:13 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP stretches lead in Surat

    Out of the 120 seats in Surat, the BJP has won or is leading on 47 seats, while the Congress is ahead on just one seat, as per the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat.

  • 12:50 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Counting underway

    Counting is underway to declare the local body elections Gujarat. Stay tuned to India TV to catch all the live updates!

  • 12:16 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP leads on 43 seats

    The BJP has now won or taken lead on 43 seats, while the Congress is ahead on one seat, according to the latest trends provided by the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat.

  • 12:10 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP leads on 39 seats

    As per the latest trends provided by the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat, the BJP has won or taken lead on 39 seats, while the Congress is ahead on just one seat.

  • 12:05 PM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Surat leads on 34 seats

    Surat Municipal Corporation Election (Trends/Results):

    Total Seats: 120

    BJP: 34

    Congress: 01

    AAP: 01

    Others: 00

  • 11:54 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    What's the latest trends in Surat?

    Surat Municipal Corporation Election (Trends/Results):

    Total Seats: 120

    BJP: 30

    Congress: 01

    AAP: 01

    Others: 00

  • 11:34 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    What happened in the previous elections in Surat?

    In the previous Surat Municipal Corporation elections, the BJP had won 93 seats and the AAP won 27 seats. Meanwhile, the Congress had failed to open its account.

  • 11:00 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP likely to win over 100 seats, initial trends indicate

    The ruling BJP is set to emerge victorious in the Surat Municipal Corporation, with wins in more than 100 out of the 120 seats.

    With inputs from Shailesh  

  • 10:52 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP wins/ leads on 20 seats

    The ruling BJP is racing ahead in Surat has won or taken lead on 20 seats. The Congress has won or leading on three seats. The AAP has won or taken lead on just one seat.

  • 10:50 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP wins ward number 4

    The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the ward number 4 in Surat. Here's saffron party leader Manoj Sorathiya has won.

     

  • 10:37 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP continues to maintain lead in Surat

    The ruling BJP has continued to maintain lead in the Surat Municipal Corporation elections. As per the latest trends, the saffron party has won or taken lead on as many as eight seats.

  • 9:56 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP wins eights seats, Congress two

    As per the latest trends, the BJP has won two seats in the Surat Municipal Corporation, while the Congress has also bagged two seats. Others have also won two seats.

  • 9:52 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Security tightened across Gujarat

    The security has been tightened across Gujarat, including Surat, as the State Election Commission (SEC) counts the votes for the local body elections in the state. 

    “Today, security arrangements have been made at two locations within the city of Ahmedabad- Gujarat College and ND Engineering College. Police personnel have been deployed, and a three-tier security cordon has been established here. The Election Commission is also keeping a close watch on the situation, and those eligible to vote have promptly completed the necessary formalities inside the premises,” Ahmedabad Joint CP Niraj Badgujar told news agency PTI.

  • 9:19 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Counting continues

    The counting is underway in Gujarat for the local body elections. Visuals from a counting centre in Panchmahal.   

  • 9:09 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Surat recorded 59.21% turnout

    According to the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat, the Surat Municipal Corporation recorded a voter turnout of 59.21 per cent.

  • 9:01 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Counting begins

    The counting has started to declare the results for the municipal corporation elections in Gujarat.

  • 8:49 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    How many municipal corporations are there in Gujarat?

    In Gujarat, there are a total of 15 municipal corporations. Besides, there are 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats and 260 taluka panchayats. 

  • 8:13 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    487 candidates in fray in Surat

    As many as 487 candidates are in fray for the municipal corporation elections in Gujarat's Surat for the 120 seats spread across 30 wards, according to the State Election Commission (SEC). 

     

  • 8:00 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Counting today!

    The counting of votes to declare the results for local body elections in Gujarat, including the Surat Municipal Corporation, will be held today.

  • 7:56 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    731 candidates elected unopposed

    As many as 731 candidates have been elected unopposed across Gujarat. So, the counting will take place on 9,308 seats, as per the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat.

  • 7:43 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Counting begins shortly!

    The counting of votes to declare the results for local body elections in Gujarat, including the Surat Municipal Corporation, will begin shortly.

  • 7:25 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP eyes all 120 seats

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is eyeing all the 120 seats spread across 30 wards of Surat Municipal Corporation. The saffron party has also fielded candidates on all 120 seats.

  • 7:13 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    How many seats are there in Surat?

    According to the State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat, the Surat Municipal Corporation has a total of 120 seats across 30 wards of the city.

  • 7:01 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    AAP looks to make inroads

    Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is also looking to make inroads in Gujarat before the 2027 assembly elections in the state. Thus, this year's local body elections will provide the AAP a chance in doing some ground work in the state.  

     

  • 7:01 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Stakes high for Congress

    In these local body elections, the stakes are also high for the Congress, which has been out of power in Gujarat for more than two decades. Through these elections, the Congress is looking to make a comeback ahead of the assembly elections in Gujarat next year.

     

  • 7:01 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    BJP looks to retain supremacy

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been in power in Gujarat for more than two decades, is looking to retain its supremacy in the state ahead of next year's assembly elections by winning the local body polls. 

     

  • 7:00 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Triangular contest in Surat

    This year, the Municipal Corporation election in Gujarat's Surat witnessed a triangular contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress and Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

     

  • 7:00 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Counting begins at 8 am

    The State Election Commission (SEC) of Gujarat will start the counting of votes to declare results for elections to the Municipal Corporation in Surat at 8 am on Tuesday.

     

  • 7:00 AM (IST)
    Posted by Aaloksen Sharma

    Surat Municipal Corporation election results today

    The counting of votes to declare the results for elections to the Municipal Corporation in Gujarat's Surat will be declared by the State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday.