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Politics
Political Heirs Flood RCA Election Nominations in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:00 PM
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On the first day of nominations for the RCA elections in Jaipur, sons of ministers, legislators and MPs entered the fray, intensifying competition for the presidency and other posts.
The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) election process began in Jaipur with a notable surge of candidates linked to established political families. On the opening day of nominations, the sons of sitting ministers, state legislators and members of Parliament submitted their papers for a range of positions within the body.
These filings have introduced a new layer of competition, particularly for the top post of president, where several high‑profile aspirants are now expected to contest. The presence of multiple dynastic candidates signals a shift in the internal power dynamics of the RCA, traditionally dominated by senior administrators and former players.
Election officials confirmed that the nomination window remains open for the stipulated period, allowing additional entries before the final list is announced. Observers note that the influx of politically connected candidates could influence both the campaigning tone and the eventual governance of the association.
Stakeholders from the cricketing community are watching the developments closely, as the outcome may affect future decisions on infrastructure, funding and talent development across the state.
The RCA has yet to release the complete roster of nominees, but the early entries suggest a tightly contested race that will likely draw significant attention from both sports and political circles.
These filings have introduced a new layer of competition, particularly for the top post of president, where several high‑profile aspirants are now expected to contest. The presence of multiple dynastic candidates signals a shift in the internal power dynamics of the RCA, traditionally dominated by senior administrators and former players.
Election officials confirmed that the nomination window remains open for the stipulated period, allowing additional entries before the final list is announced. Observers note that the influx of politically connected candidates could influence both the campaigning tone and the eventual governance of the association.
Stakeholders from the cricketing community are watching the developments closely, as the outcome may affect future decisions on infrastructure, funding and talent development across the state.
The RCA has yet to release the complete roster of nominees, but the early entries suggest a tightly contested race that will likely draw significant attention from both sports and political circles.