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Politics
Jaisalmer Municipal Election Sees 80.95% Turnout as Seniors Lead Voting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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The 2026 Jaisalmer municipal council election recorded an 80.95% voter turnout, with 29,009 of 35,837 registered voters casting ballots, especially senior citizens.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan – In the 2026 municipal council elections for 44 wards, 80.95% of eligible voters turned up at the polls. Out of 35,837 registered electors, 29,009 exercised their franchise, reflecting a robust democratic engagement in the desert city.
Election officials reported that senior citizens formed a noticeable proportion of the crowd at polling stations, accompanied by enthusiastic participation from women and youth. The high turnout is being hailed as a sign of confidence in the local democratic process.
The result underscores the growing political awareness among Jaisalmer's residents, especially the elderly, who travelled long distances to cast their votes despite the harsh climate. Authorities have praised the orderly conduct of the election and the civic spirit displayed across the city.
The municipal council, once constituted, will be responsible for urban planning, water supply, and other civic services for the region. The strong voter participation sets a precedent for future local elections in Rajasthan.
Overall, the election demonstrated that even in remote areas, democratic participation can thrive when citizens are motivated and polling infrastructure is well‑managed.
Election officials reported that senior citizens formed a noticeable proportion of the crowd at polling stations, accompanied by enthusiastic participation from women and youth. The high turnout is being hailed as a sign of confidence in the local democratic process.
The result underscores the growing political awareness among Jaisalmer's residents, especially the elderly, who travelled long distances to cast their votes despite the harsh climate. Authorities have praised the orderly conduct of the election and the civic spirit displayed across the city.
The municipal council, once constituted, will be responsible for urban planning, water supply, and other civic services for the region. The strong voter participation sets a precedent for future local elections in Rajasthan.
Overall, the election demonstrated that even in remote areas, democratic participation can thrive when citizens are motivated and polling infrastructure is well‑managed.