Congress's 17-year-old 'fortress' collapses; 'Bobby' becomes Barmer President: BJP wrestles seat due to ticket disputes, separate enclosures, and internal divisions.

After 17 years, the BJP has demolished Congress's 'fortress' in the Barmer Municipal Council. The Congress party, which had formed the municipal council board for three consecutive terms, fell behind this time. Due to internal divisions and factionalism, the BJP fought the election organized here and came with a clear majority. The BJP has formed the board in the municipal council after 17 years. Gautam Bobby of the BJP became the 13th chairman. Bobby defeated Congress's Jaymal Singh by 15 votes. One of the Congress...