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Politics
Rajasthan Municipal Elections 2026: BJP withholds candidate list, informs nominees by phone
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 06:37 PM
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The 2026 municipal elections across Rajasthan's 309 urban bodies have begun, with both BJP and Congress yet to publish official candidate lists. The BJP is reportedly notifying its nominees directly via telephone to prevent internal leaks.
Election activity has intensified across Rajasthan as voters prepare for the 2026 municipal polls covering 309 urban local bodies. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Indian National Congress have refrained from releasing formal candidate rosters, leaving party workers and the public awaiting official announcements.
Sources close to the BJP say the party has adopted a low‑profile approach, communicating ticket allocations to selected candidates through direct phone calls. This method is intended to curb the risk of internal sabotage or premature leaks that could affect campaign strategy.
The Congress, meanwhile, has not disclosed its candidate selection process, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming contests. Election officials have confirmed that polling dates and procedures remain on schedule, with the first phase slated to begin in Jaipur and other major cities later this month.
Political analysts note that the secrecy surrounding candidate lists could heighten competition among local party cadres, potentially influencing voter turnout and the overall performance of the two major parties in the municipal arena.
As the election machinery gears up, observers will monitor how the parties' candidate‑selection tactics impact campaign dynamics and the eventual outcomes in Rajasthan's urban centers.
Sources close to the BJP say the party has adopted a low‑profile approach, communicating ticket allocations to selected candidates through direct phone calls. This method is intended to curb the risk of internal sabotage or premature leaks that could affect campaign strategy.
The Congress, meanwhile, has not disclosed its candidate selection process, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming contests. Election officials have confirmed that polling dates and procedures remain on schedule, with the first phase slated to begin in Jaipur and other major cities later this month.
Political analysts note that the secrecy surrounding candidate lists could heighten competition among local party cadres, potentially influencing voter turnout and the overall performance of the two major parties in the municipal arena.
As the election machinery gears up, observers will monitor how the parties' candidate‑selection tactics impact campaign dynamics and the eventual outcomes in Rajasthan's urban centers.