BJP Majority in Godhra Municipality; One Independent Winner Not a Voter From the Ward

BJP majority in Godhra municipality; one Independent winner not a voter from the ward

Speaking on her win, Soni called it a moment of “great joy". "I received strong support from people in the ward, and the mandate is a reflection of communal harmony and faith. My victory is symbolic of brotherhood and mutual respect..."

Hindu Independent wins Muslim-majority ward in Godhra as BJP secures majority

Independent candidate Apekshaben Naineshbhai Soni won Godhra's Muslim-majority Ward 7 in the 2026 municipal polls. The result drew attention amid the BJP's first full majority in the civic body and sparked discussion on changing local voter priorities.

Gujarat local body elections 2026: In Godhra, 100% Muslim-majority ward elects Hindu independent candidate

Gujarat elections 2026: A notable result from the Gujarat local body elections 2026 has emerged from Godhra, where an independent Hindu candidate, Apekshaben Soni, won from a Muslim-majority ward, signalling a strong message of communal harmony and trust-based voting. In a city historically linked with communal tensions, this outcome challenges long-held assumptions and reflects a shift towards unity and merit-driven electoral choices.

Independent Hindu Candidate Wins In Godhra Ward With 100% Muslim Voters

Apekshaben Naineshbhai Soni, an independent Hindu woman candidate, has secured a resounding victory from Ward Number 7, a constituency where 100% of the voters belong to the Muslim community.