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Politics
Rajasthan Body Elections: 57.38% Voter Turnout by 3 PM, Jodhpur Leads, Ajmer Lags
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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By 3 p.m., 57.38 % of voters had cast ballots across Rajasthan’s 147 local bodies, with Jodhpur recording the highest turnout and Ajmer the lowest.
Rajasthan’s 147 local‑body elections saw a 57.38 % voter turnout by 3 p.m., according to the state election commission. The figure reflects the participation across municipal councils, nagar panchayats and rural bodies.
The highest turnout was recorded in the Dhorimana Nagar Panchayat of Balotra district, where 85.53 % of registered voters cast their ballots. This performance stands in stark contrast to the lowest participation seen in Ajmer and Jaipur, which lagged behind the state average.
Jodhpur emerged as the leading city in terms of voter engagement, with a turnout that surpassed the state average. The city’s polling stations were noted for efficient management and high voter turnout.
Election officials noted that the overall participation rate indicates a healthy level of civic engagement, though the disparities between urban and rural areas highlight the need for targeted voter awareness campaigns.
The highest turnout was recorded in the Dhorimana Nagar Panchayat of Balotra district, where 85.53 % of registered voters cast their ballots. This performance stands in stark contrast to the lowest participation seen in Ajmer and Jaipur, which lagged behind the state average.
Jodhpur emerged as the leading city in terms of voter engagement, with a turnout that surpassed the state average. The city’s polling stations were noted for efficient management and high voter turnout.
Election officials noted that the overall participation rate indicates a healthy level of civic engagement, though the disparities between urban and rural areas highlight the need for targeted voter awareness campaigns.