The results reflected a strong preference among voters for rebel and Independent candidates, with BJP rebels and supporters of former MLA Arjun Singh winning three ZP wards, while a Congress rebel emerged victorious in the fourth.
Notably, none of the official candidates backed by either the Congress or the BJP managed to secure a seat.
Political observers noted that the electoral battle in Jawali was largely fought between BJP-backed candidates and BJP rebels, resulting in triangular contests that pushed three of the four Congress-supported candidates to third place.
In the Zila Parishad ward of Jawali, Congress-backed Sansar Singh Sansari secured 1,804 votes, while BJP-supported Ravinder polled 3,304 votes. The seat was won by a BJP rebel candidate, who secured 3,305 votes. In Maira ward, BJP rebel Shashi Bala emerged victorious with 5,975 votes. Congress-supported Anjana Devi secured 3,756 votes, while BJP-backed Anuradha received 3,462 votes.
Similarly, in Bhali ward, BJP rebel Shalu won comfortably with 9,028 votes. BJP-supported Mamta secured 4,545 votes, while Congress-backed Neelam polled 2,828 votes. In Jarot ward, Congress rebel Vijay Kumar won the election with 4,401 votes. BJP-supported Lakshman Singh finished second with 3,223 votes, while Congress-backed Sunil Dutt managed 1,537 votes.
The outcome is expected to influence the forthcoming elections for the posts of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the politically significant Kangra Zila Parishad. Political circles believe the three victorious BJP rebels are likely to support the BJP in the Zila Parishad leadership election, while Congress rebel Vijay Kumar may align with the Congress.
The results have also highlighted internal factionalism within both major parties, particularly in Jawali, where the performance of official candidates has raised questions about organisational cohesion ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
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