Jhunjhunu: Congress opened its electoral account with an unopposed victory in ward 65 of the Sikar Nagar Parishad elections Wednesday. Congress candidate Maya Devi was declared elected unopposed following the withdrawal of rival candidates.The electoral landscape in ward 65 shifted dramatically when both BJP candidate Pinky Panwar and independent candidate Sarita withdrew their nominations a day prior to the final day for withdrawal, leaving Maya Devi as the sole candidate. The nomination of a third candidate, Chuki Devi, was rejected, further solidifying Congress’s position in this ward.Maya Devi’s unopposed victory marks a noteworthy moment for Congress in Sikar, particularly as it faces challenges in the broader electoral context. Former Nagar Parishad chairperson Jeevan Khan of Congress said, “It is a matter of happiness for the party to secure an unopposed victory in one ward. This will generate considerable enthusiasm among Congress workers.”The outcome in ward 65 is perceived as a significant setback for BJP, which anticipates forming the governing board in the Nagar Parishad. The ruling party’s strategy has come under scrutiny following the withdrawal of its candidate, raising concerns among its office-bearers about the effectiveness of their election campaign.
