Gujarat local body polls wrap peacefully as cities see under 50% turnout results set for April 28

Cities stayed low while tribal pockets beat the heat

Gujarat’s local body elections ended peacefully, with urban turnout reported below 50 percent while tribal regions saw higher participation despite scorching heat. Voting covered municipal corporations, municipalities, and district and taluka panchayats. The exercise is seen as a key preview for next year’s assembly polls, with vote counting scheduled for April 28.