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357 Nominations Filed for Sirohi Urban Local Body Elections by Saturday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:17 PM
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By Saturday, 357 nomination papers were submitted for the six urban local bodies in Rajasthan's Sirohi district, with Sunday declared a holiday and Monday the final day for filings.
The nomination phase for the 2026 urban local body elections in Sirohi district has accelerated, with officials reporting that 357 candidates have filed their papers across six municipal entities by Saturday. Election officials confirmed that the submissions cover all the scheduled urban bodies, indicating a robust participation rate for the upcoming polls.
The district administration announced that Sunday will be observed as a holiday for election staff, allowing them to process the received nominations without interruption. This pause is intended to ensure that all paperwork is verified before the final filing deadline.
Monday has been designated as the last day for any pending nominations. Candidates who missed the earlier deadline are urged to complete their applications before the close of business on Monday, after which the final list of contenders will be published.
Election authorities have emphasized that the nomination process will remain transparent and that any discrepancies will be addressed promptly. The swift filing activity suggests heightened political engagement in the region ahead of the local body elections.
The upcoming elections are expected to shape the governance of Sirohi's urban areas, with voters set to cast their ballots later in the year.
The district administration announced that Sunday will be observed as a holiday for election staff, allowing them to process the received nominations without interruption. This pause is intended to ensure that all paperwork is verified before the final filing deadline.
Monday has been designated as the last day for any pending nominations. Candidates who missed the earlier deadline are urged to complete their applications before the close of business on Monday, after which the final list of contenders will be published.
Election authorities have emphasized that the nomination process will remain transparent and that any discrepancies will be addressed promptly. The swift filing activity suggests heightened political engagement in the region ahead of the local body elections.
The upcoming elections are expected to shape the governance of Sirohi's urban areas, with voters set to cast their ballots later in the year.