BJP's Goswami Elected Kota Mayor; Video Sparks Row

Times of India · politics

Anusuya Goswami of the BJP has been elected the new mayor of Kota Municipal Corporation, securing 65 votes against Congress's Sunita Suman who received 35. The election results triggered allegations of cross-voting due to the secret ballot system. A video purportedly showing Goswami bowing at Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's residence went viral, leading to questions about political accountability. Goswami pledged an open-door policy and prioritized sanitation, city beautification, and public health upon taking office.