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Politics
Record Voter Turnout in Udaipur's Mavli Ward as Second Phase of 2026 Elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Udaipur
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:28 PM
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The second phase of Udaipur's 2026 urban local body elections saw a surge in voter participation, with over 88% turnout recorded in Mavli ward and ballots cast across 120 wards of the city and neighboring municipalities.
Udaipur witnessed a vibrant electoral atmosphere on Friday as the second phase of the 2026 urban local body polls got underway. Voters across the district turned out in large numbers, reflecting heightened civic engagement ahead of the final results.
In the Mavli ward, turnout crossed the 88% mark, a striking contrast to typical urban voting rates. The phase covered all 120 wards spread across Udaipur Municipal Corporation, Mavli and Kanod municipalities, ensuring a comprehensive canvassing of the region.
A total of 331 candidates contested the elections, and the voting concluded their chances in this round. Election officials have begun the counting process, which will determine the composition of the municipal bodies for the next five years.
Security and polling staff were deployed at each booth to maintain order, and the Election Commission reported that the process proceeded without major incidents, underscoring the smooth conduct of the local democratic exercise.
In the Mavli ward, turnout crossed the 88% mark, a striking contrast to typical urban voting rates. The phase covered all 120 wards spread across Udaipur Municipal Corporation, Mavli and Kanod municipalities, ensuring a comprehensive canvassing of the region.
A total of 331 candidates contested the elections, and the voting concluded their chances in this round. Election officials have begun the counting process, which will determine the composition of the municipal bodies for the next five years.
Security and polling staff were deployed at each booth to maintain order, and the Election Commission reported that the process proceeded without major incidents, underscoring the smooth conduct of the local democratic exercise.