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Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Elections 2026 to be Held in Four Phases, Voting Ends 14 Nov
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 04:15 PM
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The Rajasthan State Election Commission announced that elections for 14,403 panchayats will be conducted in four phases, with voting concluding on 14 November and results to be counted on 20 November, involving about 4.03 crore voters.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has officially declared the schedule for the 2026 Panchayati Raj elections across the state. A total of 14,403 gram panchayats will go to the polls, marking one of the largest local‑government exercises in recent years.
Voting will be organized in four separate phases, beginning in early November and wrapping up on 14 November. The commission has set 20 November as the date for counting the ballots and announcing the results.
Approximately 4.03 crore eligible voters are expected to cast their votes, reflecting the extensive reach of the grassroots democratic process in Rajasthan. The phased approach is intended to ensure smooth logistics and security across the diverse terrain of the state.
Election officials have urged citizens to register at their nearest polling stations and to adhere to the COVID‑19 guidelines that remain in force. The outcomes will determine the composition of local bodies that play a crucial role in rural development and governance.
Voting will be organized in four separate phases, beginning in early November and wrapping up on 14 November. The commission has set 20 November as the date for counting the ballots and announcing the results.
Approximately 4.03 crore eligible voters are expected to cast their votes, reflecting the extensive reach of the grassroots democratic process in Rajasthan. The phased approach is intended to ensure smooth logistics and security across the diverse terrain of the state.
Election officials have urged citizens to register at their nearest polling stations and to adhere to the COVID‑19 guidelines that remain in force. The outcomes will determine the composition of local bodies that play a crucial role in rural development and governance.