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Ajmer Municipal Corp Announces Ward Reservation Lottery: 20 SC, 2 ST, 16 OBC, 27 Women
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Ajmer Municipal Corporation has released the results of its ward reservation lottery, allocating 20 seats for Scheduled Castes, 2 for Scheduled Tribes, 16 for Other Backward Classes, and 27 seats reserved for women.
The Ajmer Municipal Corporation today announced the outcome of its ward reservation lottery, a process designed to ensure equitable representation in local governance.
The lottery results earmark 20 wards for Scheduled Castes, 2 for Scheduled Tribes, 16 for Other Backward Classes, and 27 for women, bringing the total number of reserved wards to 65.
Candidates belonging to the respective categories will contest these seats in the forthcoming municipal elections, thereby strengthening inclusivity at the grassroots level.
The announcement was made during a press briefing at the municipal office, with officials highlighting the importance of reservation policies in fostering balanced representation.
The corporation has confirmed that the reserved seats will be incorporated into the upcoming electoral schedule, and candidates will be notified of their respective wards shortly.
The lottery results earmark 20 wards for Scheduled Castes, 2 for Scheduled Tribes, 16 for Other Backward Classes, and 27 for women, bringing the total number of reserved wards to 65.
Candidates belonging to the respective categories will contest these seats in the forthcoming municipal elections, thereby strengthening inclusivity at the grassroots level.
The announcement was made during a press briefing at the municipal office, with officials highlighting the importance of reservation policies in fostering balanced representation.
The corporation has confirmed that the reserved seats will be incorporated into the upcoming electoral schedule, and candidates will be notified of their respective wards shortly.