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Rajasthan Municipal Elections See 63.55% Turnout, Small Towns Hit 80% Record
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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The first phase of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections began at 7 a.m. today, with overall voter participation reaching 63.55% and several small towns recording a historic 80% turnout.
Voting for the first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections commenced at 7 a.m. this morning and is scheduled to conclude at 6 p.m. across the state, marking the launch of a multi‑day electoral process.
The Election Commission reported that 63.55% of eligible voters have cast their ballots so far, a figure that exceeds expectations for a municipal poll and underscores robust civic engagement.
In several smaller towns, turnout surged to around 80%, setting a new benchmark for local elections in the region and hinting at heightened voter interest in municipal governance.
Election officials said the high participation rates could influence the composition of municipal councils, potentially reshaping local policy priorities ahead of the next fiscal year.
The results of this phase will be tallied later today, with further phases slated for the coming weeks.
The Election Commission reported that 63.55% of eligible voters have cast their ballots so far, a figure that exceeds expectations for a municipal poll and underscores robust civic engagement.
In several smaller towns, turnout surged to around 80%, setting a new benchmark for local elections in the region and hinting at heightened voter interest in municipal governance.
Election officials said the high participation rates could influence the composition of municipal councils, potentially reshaping local policy priorities ahead of the next fiscal year.
The results of this phase will be tallied later today, with further phases slated for the coming weeks.