BJP Sweeps Gandhinagar Civic Polls, Congress Gains Ground, AAP Draws Blank
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Summary
The outcome underscored the continuing electoral pull of the BJP in key urban centers, while serving as a strategic test for opposition parties seeking to regain lost ground in Gujarat's political core.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceNDTV - India
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected Population~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns
Key Numbers
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities MissionMinistry of DefenceMinistry of Home AffairsNSA
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