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Politics
Rajasthan local body elections record 87% turnout in Kotputli‑Bahadurgarh, Bhilwara hits 26‑year low of 63.8%
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:00 PM
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The second phase of Rajasthan's local body elections saw a surge in voter participation, with Kotputli‑Bahadurgarh reaching nearly 87% turnout while Bhilwara recorded just 63.84%, the lowest in 26 years.
The Election Commission reported that the second phase of Rajasthan's local body polls registered a striking contrast in voter turnout across the state. In the Kotputli‑Bahadurgarh constituency, about 87% of eligible voters cast their ballots, marking one of the highest participation rates in the current election cycle.
Other districts also posted strong figures: Dausa recorded over 84% turnout and Jhalawar saw 81.49% of voters turn up at the polls. These numbers suggest a robust engagement in many parts of the state despite the ongoing challenges of weather and logistics.
Conversely, Bhilwara recorded a turnout of 63.84%, the lowest the district has seen in the past 26 years. Officials attributed the dip to a combination of voter fatigue and limited outreach in remote areas. The Election Commission has pledged to review the turnout data and strengthen voter awareness drives ahead of the final phase of counting.
Overall, the varied turnout rates underscore the diverse political climate within Rajasthan, with some regions demonstrating heightened civic participation while others lag behind. The results will be closely watched as they may influence party strategies in upcoming state and national contests.
Other districts also posted strong figures: Dausa recorded over 84% turnout and Jhalawar saw 81.49% of voters turn up at the polls. These numbers suggest a robust engagement in many parts of the state despite the ongoing challenges of weather and logistics.
Conversely, Bhilwara recorded a turnout of 63.84%, the lowest the district has seen in the past 26 years. Officials attributed the dip to a combination of voter fatigue and limited outreach in remote areas. The Election Commission has pledged to review the turnout data and strengthen voter awareness drives ahead of the final phase of counting.
Overall, the varied turnout rates underscore the diverse political climate within Rajasthan, with some regions demonstrating heightened civic participation while others lag behind. The results will be closely watched as they may influence party strategies in upcoming state and national contests.