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Politics
Rajasthan Panchayat Elections: 68%+ Voter Turnout by 6pm in Third Phase
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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In Rajasthan's third phase of the Panchayat elections, over 68% of voters had cast their ballots by 6 p.m., covering 27 districts and 2,496 wards, with 9,094 candidates contesting.
The third phase of Rajasthan's Panchayat elections is underway, with voting taking place across 27 districts. The phase covers 2,496 wards, which include 377 district council seats and 2,119 gram panchayat committee seats.
By 6 p.m. on the election day, more than 68% of registered voters had cast their ballots, indicating a strong turnout in the state’s grassroots elections.
A total of 9,094 candidates are contesting the elections, reflecting the high level of political engagement at the local level. The elections are part of the broader Panchayati Raj electoral cycle that aims to strengthen local governance.
Election officials report that the polling process has been smooth, with no major incidents reported so far. The results of this phase will be announced shortly, after which the remaining phases will be conducted.
By 6 p.m. on the election day, more than 68% of registered voters had cast their ballots, indicating a strong turnout in the state’s grassroots elections.
A total of 9,094 candidates are contesting the elections, reflecting the high level of political engagement at the local level. The elections are part of the broader Panchayati Raj electoral cycle that aims to strengthen local governance.
Election officials report that the polling process has been smooth, with no major incidents reported so far. The results of this phase will be announced shortly, after which the remaining phases will be conducted.