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Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Election: Voting Begins for 16 District Councils and 104 Panchayat Samitis
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM
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On the first phase of Rajasthan’s Panchayati Raj elections, voters are casting two votes to elect members of 16 district councils and 104 panchayat samitis, with over 8.5 million electors choosing among 6,926 candidates.
The first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan commenced today, with polling stations across the state open for voting on 16 district councils and 104 panchayat samitis. Each eligible voter is entitled to cast two votes, one for a council member and another for a samiti representative.
More than 8.5 million registered voters are expected to participate, deciding the fate of 6,926 candidates who have filed nominations for the various seats. The State Election Commission has deployed electronic voting machines and a robust security arrangement to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
The outcome of this phase will shape local governance structures in Rajasthan, influencing development priorities and resource allocation at the district and block levels. Results are slated to be announced in the coming weeks, setting the stage for subsequent phases of the statewide rural elections.
More than 8.5 million registered voters are expected to participate, deciding the fate of 6,926 candidates who have filed nominations for the various seats. The State Election Commission has deployed electronic voting machines and a robust security arrangement to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
The outcome of this phase will shape local governance structures in Rajasthan, influencing development priorities and resource allocation at the district and block levels. Results are slated to be announced in the coming weeks, setting the stage for subsequent phases of the statewide rural elections.