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Jaipur Municipal Corporation Ward Reservations Finalised: 20 SC, 6 ST, 30 OBC, 94 General, 50 Women
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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The Jaipur Municipal Corporation has finalized the reservation of its 150 wards, allocating 20 to SC, 6 to ST, 30 to OBC, 94 to general category, and reserving 50 seats for women.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation has finalized the reservation of its 150 wards ahead of the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for 2024. The allocation will guide candidate nominations and ensure representation across the city’s diverse communities.
Under the new scheme, 20 wards will be reserved for Scheduled Castes, 6 for Scheduled Tribes, and 30 for Other Backward Classes. The remaining 94 wards will remain open for candidates from the general category.
In addition, 50 seats across the wards have been earmarked for women candidates, reinforcing the city’s commitment to gender inclusivity in local governance.
The decision, announced by the municipal authorities, is expected to streamline the electoral process and is likely to influence the political dynamics of Jaipur’s upcoming elections.
Under the new scheme, 20 wards will be reserved for Scheduled Castes, 6 for Scheduled Tribes, and 30 for Other Backward Classes. The remaining 94 wards will remain open for candidates from the general category.
In addition, 50 seats across the wards have been earmarked for women candidates, reinforcing the city’s commitment to gender inclusivity in local governance.
The decision, announced by the municipal authorities, is expected to streamline the electoral process and is likely to influence the political dynamics of Jaipur’s upcoming elections.