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BJP, Congress Candidate Lists Pending as Dausa Municipal Nominations Lag
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 06:36 PM
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The nomination process for Dausa district’s municipal bodies has begun, but the absence of official BJP and Congress candidate lists is slowing submissions, with only three nominations filed for 20 wards in Lawa.
The Rajasthan Election Commission has opened the nomination window for municipal bodies across Dausa district, marking the first step toward the upcoming local elections. While the procedural formalities are in place, political parties are yet to disclose their final slate of candidates.
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress have delayed releasing their authorized candidate lists, a move that has slowed the pace of nominations. Prospective candidates are waiting for party clearances before submitting their paperwork, leading to a noticeable backlog in many wards.
In the town of Lawa, the situation is particularly stark. For the first time, three nominations have been filed for the 20 wards slated for election, reflecting the uncertainty among local aspirants. Election officials have noted that the low number of filings could affect the competitiveness of the contest if party lists remain unpublished.
Election officers have urged the major parties to finalize and publish their candidate rosters promptly, emphasizing that timely nominations are essential for a smooth electoral process. The commission has set a deadline for party lists, after which any further delays may trigger procedural interventions.
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress have delayed releasing their authorized candidate lists, a move that has slowed the pace of nominations. Prospective candidates are waiting for party clearances before submitting their paperwork, leading to a noticeable backlog in many wards.
In the town of Lawa, the situation is particularly stark. For the first time, three nominations have been filed for the 20 wards slated for election, reflecting the uncertainty among local aspirants. Election officials have noted that the low number of filings could affect the competitiveness of the contest if party lists remain unpublished.
Election officers have urged the major parties to finalize and publish their candidate rosters promptly, emphasizing that timely nominations are essential for a smooth electoral process. The commission has set a deadline for party lists, after which any further delays may trigger procedural interventions.