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Politics
Phase-1 nominations open for Rajasthan Panchayat elections across 16 districts
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:15 AM
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Candidates began filing nomination papers today for the first phase of Rajasthan’s panchayat elections, covering 16 Zila Parishads.
Today marks the commencement of the nomination process for Phase 1 of the Rajasthan panchayat elections, with candidates filing their papers for 16 Zila Parishads across the state. The Election Commission of India has opened the window for aspirants to submit the required documents, initiating the first step toward the grassroots polls.
The upcoming elections will determine representatives for village, block and district level bodies, forming the foundation of local self‑government in Rajasthan. By covering 16 district councils in this initial phase, the schedule aims to stagger voting and ensure orderly administration.
Election officials have outlined procedural guidelines, including verification of eligibility and submission of affidavits. The nomination period will remain open for a stipulated number of days, after which the list of valid candidates will be published for public scrutiny.
The upcoming elections will determine representatives for village, block and district level bodies, forming the foundation of local self‑government in Rajasthan. By covering 16 district councils in this initial phase, the schedule aims to stagger voting and ensure orderly administration.
Election officials have outlined procedural guidelines, including verification of eligibility and submission of affidavits. The nomination period will remain open for a stipulated number of days, after which the list of valid candidates will be published for public scrutiny.