Resounding BJP Victory in Ghatol Panchayat By-Election:

Banswara,  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched a significant victory in the Ghatol Panchayat Samiti by-election, creating a stir in the political landscape of the region. In the bypoll for Ward No. 1 held on Sunday, BJP’s candidate Kirtish Bhoi defeated Suresh Kumar Bargot of the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) by a margin of 501 votes, while Congress's candidate Pratap Bhai stood third.

This win is being hailed as not only a major success for the BJP but also as a testament to the strong leadership and organizational strength of the party’s district president Poonjilal Gayari, whose home constituency this is.

Vote Count Overview:

Kirtish Bhoi (BJP): 1310 votes

Suresh Kumar Bargot (BAP): 809 votes

Pratap Bhai (Congress): 766 votes

NOTA: 36 votes

The BJP’s resounding win has sent a strong signal across the district. Celebrations erupted following the results, with party workers and supporters rejoicing with drums, firecrackers, and chants of “Poonjilal Gayari Zindabad!” The victorious candidate was warmly welcomed and felicitated by party officials.

This seat fell vacant after the death of Mangilal Jain, a Congress leader who had won the 2020 election from this ward by defeating BJP’s Yashwant by 578 votes. Interestingly, while the voter turnout in 2020 stood at 68%, the recent by-election recorded 47.7% polling, with Motagaon and Motatanda Panchayats forming the key regions of this ward.

A Symbol of Organizational Strength:

The win is seen as a reflection of the growing influence of Poonjilal Gayari, who has earlier served as the district minister from Ghatol assembly. Political analysts believe that under his guidance, BJP has been gradually building a strong base in rural regions—something now visible in electoral outcomes.

“My Workers Are My Greatest Asset” – Gayari

Speaking after the victory, District President Poonjilal Gayari said,

“This is a win of public faith. We contested the election on the pillars of development, transparency, and service, and the people have endorsed our efforts. I wholeheartedly thank our hardworking workers. They are my biggest asset.”

The result is expected to give a significant morale boost to the BJP ahead of the upcoming Panchayat and municipal elections, while the Congress now faces a moment of introspection to reassess its strategies.

Key Takeaways:

BJP’s remarkable performance in Ghatol Ward 1 bypoll

Strategic win in Poonjilal Gayari’s home ground

Massive celebration among BJP cadre

Congress faces setback, needs to regroup

This by-election has underlined that Poonjilal Gayari is emerging as a mass leader with strong grassroots connect. The support extended by the voters of Ghatol is being seen as a political tide that could influence the future trajectory of elections in the region.

The winds of change rising from Ghatol may soon impact the broader political dynamics of Banswara.