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Politics
Bikaner Municipal Elections: 68.91% Turnout, Ward 24 Highest at 85%
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bikaner
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 09:45 AM
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Bikaner Municipal Corporation elections saw a 68.91% voter turnout across 80 wards, with Ward 24 recording the highest participation at 85%. Out of 4.82 lakh registered voters, 3.29 lakh cast their ballots, setting the stage for 373 candidates to vie for seats.
The Bikaner Municipal Corporation election concluded with a voter turnout of 68.91%, as 3.29 lakh ballots were cast out of 4.82 lakh registered voters across 80 wards. The overall participation reflects a moderate engagement level in the city’s local polls.
Ward 24 emerged as the most active polling unit, registering an impressive 85% turnout. The high engagement in this ward underscores the importance of local issues and the competitiveness of the contest.
A total of 373 candidates contested the election, vying for seats in the municipal council. The diverse slate of contenders reflects the vibrant political landscape of Bikaner.
Election officials have announced that the final results will be declared tomorrow, after the counting of votes. The outcome will determine the composition of the new municipal corporation and set the agenda for the city’s governance.
Ward 24 emerged as the most active polling unit, registering an impressive 85% turnout. The high engagement in this ward underscores the importance of local issues and the competitiveness of the contest.
A total of 373 candidates contested the election, vying for seats in the municipal council. The diverse slate of contenders reflects the vibrant political landscape of Bikaner.
Election officials have announced that the final results will be declared tomorrow, after the counting of votes. The outcome will determine the composition of the new municipal corporation and set the agenda for the city’s governance.