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Politics
Rajasthan Municipal Elections: Voting Starts in 162 Local Bodies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:37 AM
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Voting began today in the first phase of Rajasthan's municipal elections, covering 162 local bodies and 5,393 wards. Over 5.75 million eligible voters are set to decide the fate of more than 20,000 candidates.
The first phase of Rajasthan's municipal elections got underway today, with voting taking place in 162 local bodies across the state.
A total of 5,393 wards in these municipalities are up for election, and approximately 5.75 million eligible voters are participating to choose their representatives.
More than 20,000 candidates are contesting the polls, and the outcome of this phase will determine the composition of the respective municipal councils and boards.
A total of 5,393 wards in these municipalities are up for election, and approximately 5.75 million eligible voters are participating to choose their representatives.
More than 20,000 candidates are contesting the polls, and the outcome of this phase will determine the composition of the respective municipal councils and boards.