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Rajasthan Panchayat Election Phase‑III: 14.9% Turnout by 10 am, Hanumangarh Junction Leads Voting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:31 AM
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By 10 am on Tuesday, 14.89% of eligible voters had cast their ballots in the third phase of Rajasthan’s Panchayati Raj elections, with Hanumangarh Junction reporting the highest participation.
The third phase of Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj elections began on Tuesday across 27 districts, covering 377 district council seats, 116 panchayat samiti seats and a total of 2,496 ward positions. A slate of 9,094 candidates is contesting the polls, making it one of the most extensive local‑government contests in the state.
Live updates from the Election Commission showed that by 10 am, 14.89% of the electorate had already voted. Among the reporting centres, the polling station at Hanumangarh Junction recorded the highest voter turnout, outpacing other locations in the state.
Polling stations remain open until the scheduled closing time in the evening, and officials expect the overall participation rate to rise as more voters head to the booths. The election, which determines local governance bodies for the next five years, is being closely watched for its impact on rural development policies and party performance in Rajasthan.
Election officials have urged citizens to exercise their franchise responsibly and adhere to COVID‑19 safety guidelines. The final results are slated for declaration after the completion of all three phases of the Panchayat elections.
Live updates from the Election Commission showed that by 10 am, 14.89% of the electorate had already voted. Among the reporting centres, the polling station at Hanumangarh Junction recorded the highest voter turnout, outpacing other locations in the state.
Polling stations remain open until the scheduled closing time in the evening, and officials expect the overall participation rate to rise as more voters head to the booths. The election, which determines local governance bodies for the next five years, is being closely watched for its impact on rural development policies and party performance in Rajasthan.
Election officials have urged citizens to exercise their franchise responsibly and adhere to COVID‑19 safety guidelines. The final results are slated for declaration after the completion of all three phases of the Panchayat elections.