Rajasthan Panchayat Election Phase‑1: 50.18% Turnout Recorded in Nagaur by 3 pm

The first phase of the 2026 Rajasthan Panchayat elections is underway, with voters in Nagaur district heading to the polls to elect members of the district council and panchayat samiti. By 3 pm, the Election Commission’s live portal reported that 50.18% of eligible voters in the district had exercised their franchise.

Election officials have deployed additional polling booths and security personnel to ensure a smooth voting process across urban and rural areas. The turnout figure reflects a steady increase from early morning hours, indicating strong public participation in local self‑government elections.

The state government has urged citizens to complete voting before the closing time at 5 pm, emphasizing the importance of grassroots democracy. The results of Phase 1 will be tallied after the polls close, and the data will feed into the overall outcome for the Panchayat elections across Rajasthan.

Stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups, are monitoring the live figures closely, as the turnout in Nagaur could set a benchmark for other districts in the state.