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Rajasthan Announces Panchayati Raj Elections for Oct 3, Four-Phase Voting Planned
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 04:00 PM
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The Rajasthan government has announced that Panchayati Raj elections will be held on 3 October, with voting likely spread over four phases and possibly up to six, to elect over 169,000 local representatives under a new code of conduct in rural areas.
The Rajasthan government announced on 1 October that the Panchayati Raj elections will take place on 3 October. The elections are expected to be conducted in four phases, with the possibility of extending to six phases if required. Over 169,000 local representatives will be elected under a newly introduced code of conduct for rural areas. The elections will cover all Panchayats across the state, strengthening local governance structures. The announcement comes as part of the state's effort to improve democratic participation at the grassroots level.