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165 candidates vie for sarpanch posts in 22 gram panchayats of Kekri, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:45 PM
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In Kekri, Rajasthan, 165 aspirants are contesting sarpanch seats across 22 gram panchayats, with Ajgara seeing a record 16 candidates while Devgaon faces a direct two‑way race.
The Kekri block of Rajasthan is witnessing a crowded sarpanch contest as 165 candidates have filed nominations for the leadership of 22 gram panchayats. The election, scheduled under the state's rural local‑body timetable, will determine the heads of village councils that manage local development and welfare schemes.
Ajgara gram panchayat stands out with the highest number of aspirants – sixteen candidates are vying for the single sarpanch seat, indicating intense local competition and a fragmented voter base.
In contrast, Devgaon gram panchayat presents a straightforward two‑cornered fight, with only two candidates in the fray, promising a clear choice for voters.
Election officials have urged residents to verify their voter lists and participate actively, emphasizing that the outcome will shape grassroots governance for the coming term.
Ajgara gram panchayat stands out with the highest number of aspirants – sixteen candidates are vying for the single sarpanch seat, indicating intense local competition and a fragmented voter base.
In contrast, Devgaon gram panchayat presents a straightforward two‑cornered fight, with only two candidates in the fray, promising a clear choice for voters.
Election officials have urged residents to verify their voter lists and participate actively, emphasizing that the outcome will shape grassroots governance for the coming term.