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After big wins, independents set to embrace BJP
The New Indian Express Kochi
|August 04, 2025
FOLLOWING the conclusion of the three-tier Panchayat elections in Uttarakhand, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully re-established its dominance, as a significant number of independent candidates have gravitated towards the party.
According to information from the State Election Commission, out of a total of 358 District Panchayat seats across various districts, BJP-backed candidates have been declared victorious on 125 seats. Congress-backed candidates secured 83 seats, while a substantial 150 independent candidates emerged successful in the polls.
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