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Dechu, Falodi tops Panchayat polls with 64.25% turnout; Delevada, Rajsamand lowest at 29.62%
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 02:15 PM
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In Rajasthan's first phase of panchayat elections, Dechu village in Falodi recorded the highest voter turnout of 64.25% by 1pm, while Delevada in Rajsamand saw the lowest at 29.62%.
The first phase of Rajasthan’s panchayat elections saw a varied turnout across villages, with Dechu in Falodi leading the pack. By 1pm, the village reported a voter participation rate of 64.25%, the highest among all surveyed areas.
Dechu’s strong turnout reflects robust voter engagement and effective mobilization by local candidates and election officials. The high participation is seen as a positive sign for the democratic process at the grassroots level.
In contrast, Delevada in Rajsamand recorded a turnout of just 29.62%, the lowest in the state for this phase. The low figure raises concerns about voter apathy and the need for targeted outreach in rural constituencies.
Election authorities are monitoring the trend and plan to deploy additional resources to improve participation in underperforming areas before the next phase of the polls.
Dechu’s strong turnout reflects robust voter engagement and effective mobilization by local candidates and election officials. The high participation is seen as a positive sign for the democratic process at the grassroots level.
In contrast, Delevada in Rajsamand recorded a turnout of just 29.62%, the lowest in the state for this phase. The low figure raises concerns about voter apathy and the need for targeted outreach in rural constituencies.
Election authorities are monitoring the trend and plan to deploy additional resources to improve participation in underperforming areas before the next phase of the polls.