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Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Elections 2026 to Use EVMs Across Four Phases, Counting on Same Day
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:31 AM
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The 2026 Rajasthan Panchayati Raj polls for panchayat samiti and district council members will be conducted in four phases using electronic voting machines, with vote counting for all phases scheduled on a single day at the district level.
The State Election Commission of Rajasthan has announced that the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections slated for 2026 will be held in four distinct phases. Voters will cast their ballots for members of the Panchayat Samiti and District Councils using electronic voting machines (EVMs) throughout the state.
Each phase will be conducted on a separate date, but the logistical framework ensures that all polling stations are equipped with the required EVM infrastructure. This approach aims to streamline the voting process and reduce the possibility of technical glitches.
In a departure from previous cycles, the commission has scheduled the counting of votes from all four phases to take place on a single day at the district level. Officials anticipate that a unified counting day will expedite result declaration and minimize administrative overhead.
Election observers note that the consolidated counting could also enhance transparency, as stakeholders will be able to monitor the tally across the entire state in a coordinated manner.
Each phase will be conducted on a separate date, but the logistical framework ensures that all polling stations are equipped with the required EVM infrastructure. This approach aims to streamline the voting process and reduce the possibility of technical glitches.
In a departure from previous cycles, the commission has scheduled the counting of votes from all four phases to take place on a single day at the district level. Officials anticipate that a unified counting day will expedite result declaration and minimize administrative overhead.
Election observers note that the consolidated counting could also enhance transparency, as stakeholders will be able to monitor the tally across the entire state in a coordinated manner.