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Jaipur Municipal Election Day Declared Holiday; Dry Days Ahead of Voting and Counting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 08:24 AM
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The Rajasthan state election commission has announced a public holiday on the voting day for Jaipur's municipal elections, with 48‑hour dry periods before each voting phase and on the counting day of September 14.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has declared the voting day for the Jaipur municipal corporation elections a public holiday, allowing citizens to cast their votes without work‑related constraints. In addition, the commission has imposed a 48‑hour prohibition on the sale and consumption of alcohol before each of the two voting phases, as well as on the counting day scheduled for 14 September.
The municipal election will be conducted in two phases, each preceded by a dry day that begins 48 hours prior to the start of polling. This measure aims to ensure a calm environment and reduce the likelihood of disturbances linked to alcohol consumption. The counting of votes, also slated for a dry day, will take place on 14 September, following the same 48‑hour restriction.
Authorities have instructed local police and enforcement agencies to monitor compliance with the dry‑day orders, and any violation could attract penalties under the state's liquor laws. Voters are urged to adhere to the guidelines while exercising their democratic right, as the city prepares for a peaceful and orderly electoral process.
The municipal election will be conducted in two phases, each preceded by a dry day that begins 48 hours prior to the start of polling. This measure aims to ensure a calm environment and reduce the likelihood of disturbances linked to alcohol consumption. The counting of votes, also slated for a dry day, will take place on 14 September, following the same 48‑hour restriction.
Authorities have instructed local police and enforcement agencies to monitor compliance with the dry‑day orders, and any violation could attract penalties under the state's liquor laws. Voters are urged to adhere to the guidelines while exercising their democratic right, as the city prepares for a peaceful and orderly electoral process.