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Rajasthan’s Second Phase Municipal Polls to Decide Political Fortunes in Six Major Cities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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The second phase of Rajasthan’s municipal elections will see voting in 4,774 wards across six major corporations, a contest seen as pivotal for both BJP and Congress.
The Election Commission has scheduled the second round of Rajasthan’s municipal elections to cover six major municipal corporations, encompassing a total of 4,774 wards. Voters in these urban centres will cast their ballots in a single day, marking the continuation of the state‑wide local body poll.
Compared with the first phase, the upcoming round features fewer wards and a reduced number of candidates, but political analysts argue that its impact on party fortunes will be greater. The narrowed contest is expected to concentrate campaign resources and spotlight key battlegrounds.
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress view the second phase as a litmus test for their urban appeal ahead of the next state assembly election. Wins in these municipalities could boost morale and provide momentum, while setbacks may signal challenges in retaining city‑level support.
Election officials have deployed additional security and monitoring measures to ensure a smooth voting process, given the heightened political stakes and the dense voter population in the targeted cities.
Compared with the first phase, the upcoming round features fewer wards and a reduced number of candidates, but political analysts argue that its impact on party fortunes will be greater. The narrowed contest is expected to concentrate campaign resources and spotlight key battlegrounds.
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress view the second phase as a litmus test for their urban appeal ahead of the next state assembly election. Wins in these municipalities could boost morale and provide momentum, while setbacks may signal challenges in retaining city‑level support.
Election officials have deployed additional security and monitoring measures to ensure a smooth voting process, given the heightened political stakes and the dense voter population in the targeted cities.