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Politics
Jodhpur Municipal Election 2026: 864 Nominations Filed Across 100 Wards
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 09:33 PM
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The third day of nomination filing for the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation elections saw 864 nomination papers submitted by 725 candidates, with many filing more than one form.
The nomination phase for the 2026 Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections entered its third day with a strong turnout. Election officials recorded a total of 864 nomination forms submitted across all 100 municipal wards. The filings represent 725 individual candidates, indicating that several aspirants submitted multiple papers to contest different wards.
The high number of submissions underscores the competitive nature of local politics in Rajasthan's second‑largest city. Election officers have begun the verification process, which will involve checking eligibility, financial disclosures, and the authenticity of each nomination.
The NMC election, scheduled for later this year, will determine the composition of the city's governing body, which oversees urban planning, sanitation, and civic services. Authorities have urged candidates to complete all formalities promptly to avoid delays in the final candidate list.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civic groups, are closely monitoring the nomination trends, as the breadth of participation could shape coalition dynamics within the municipal council.
The high number of submissions underscores the competitive nature of local politics in Rajasthan's second‑largest city. Election officers have begun the verification process, which will involve checking eligibility, financial disclosures, and the authenticity of each nomination.
The NMC election, scheduled for later this year, will determine the composition of the city's governing body, which oversees urban planning, sanitation, and civic services. Authorities have urged candidates to complete all formalities promptly to avoid delays in the final candidate list.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civic groups, are closely monitoring the nomination trends, as the breadth of participation could shape coalition dynamics within the municipal council.