Godhra ward vote shocks Gujarat as Muslim majority elects Hindu independent candidate

Published on 28 April 2026

A Hindu independent wins despite historic tensions

In Godhra’s 2026 local body elections, a Muslim-majority ward elected independent Hindu candidate Apekshaben Soni. The win challenges the expectation that voting along communal lines would dominate in a city known for past tensions, and points to a growing preference for trust and local merit over identity politics.

Apekshaben Soni, an independent Hindu, won in Godhra’s Muslim-majority ward
The result defies assumptions about communal voting patterns
Voters appeared to prioritize trust and local performance over identity
Outcome highlights rising communal harmony in local elections

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Godhra ward vote shocks Gujarat as Muslim majority elects Hindu independent candidate

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