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Deputy Mayor, Vice-Chairperson and Vice-President Voting Starts in 301 Rajasthan Bodies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM
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On September 22, Rajasthan commenced voting for deputy mayor, vice‑chairperson and vice‑president positions across 301 local bodies following the recent mayoral elections.
Rajasthan’s electoral schedule moved to the next phase on September 22, as voters in 301 municipal and panchayat bodies cast ballots for deputy mayor, vice‑chairperson and vice‑president posts. The polling follows the conclusion of mayoral contests held earlier in the state, marking a continuation of the local‑government election cycle.
The Election Commission has deployed polling stations across urban and rural constituencies, ensuring that the voting process adheres to standard security and transparency protocols. Election officers reported smooth voter turnout, with polling booths open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Results from these secondary positions are expected to be declared within the next few days, completing the full slate of local‑government representatives for the term. The outcomes will shape administrative leadership in municipalities and panchayats, influencing development projects and governance priorities across Rajasthan.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil‑society groups, have urged citizens to participate responsibly, emphasizing the importance of these roles in local decision‑making and service delivery.
The Election Commission has deployed polling stations across urban and rural constituencies, ensuring that the voting process adheres to standard security and transparency protocols. Election officers reported smooth voter turnout, with polling booths open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Results from these secondary positions are expected to be declared within the next few days, completing the full slate of local‑government representatives for the term. The outcomes will shape administrative leadership in municipalities and panchayats, influencing development projects and governance priorities across Rajasthan.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil‑society groups, have urged citizens to participate responsibly, emphasizing the importance of these roles in local decision‑making and service delivery.