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Politics
Deputy Mayor and Vice‑Chair Elections Kick Off Across Rajasthan's Municipal Bodies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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Voting has begun for deputy mayor posts in seven municipal corporations, vice‑chair seats in 47 municipal councils and vice‑president posts in 251 municipalities across Rajasthan, with several constituencies witnessing unusual contests.
The election process for key local government posts has commenced in Rajasthan. Voters are now casting ballots for deputy mayor positions in seven municipal corporations, for vice‑chairpersons in 47 municipal councils, and for vice‑presidents in 251 municipal bodies.
Election officials reported that the polling is proceeding smoothly across most wards, with standard security and monitoring measures in place. However, a few constituencies have drawn attention due to atypical dynamics.
In certain areas, candidates have been contesting the polls while under police custody, highlighting legal complexities that have not halted the voting schedule. Elsewhere, the contests have taken a personal turn, with senior women relatives—commonly referred to as "Jethani" and "Devrani"—pitting against each other in direct face‑to‑face races.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has emphasized that the elections will continue according to the announced timetable, and results are expected to be declared after the counting phase concludes.
Election officials reported that the polling is proceeding smoothly across most wards, with standard security and monitoring measures in place. However, a few constituencies have drawn attention due to atypical dynamics.
In certain areas, candidates have been contesting the polls while under police custody, highlighting legal complexities that have not halted the voting schedule. Elsewhere, the contests have taken a personal turn, with senior women relatives—commonly referred to as "Jethani" and "Devrani"—pitting against each other in direct face‑to‑face races.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has emphasized that the elections will continue according to the announced timetable, and results are expected to be declared after the counting phase concludes.