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SC Open Chairmanship and Ward Reservations Redefine Sirohi's First Municipal Election
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 07:12 AM
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Sirohi's Mandar Napa will hold its inaugural municipal election on September 9, with 20 ward reservations and an SC‑open chairmanship altering the candidate landscape.
The newly constituted municipality of Mandar Napa in Sirohi district is set to conduct its first ever municipal election on September 9. The poll will decide who will lead the inaugural municipal council, marking a transition from a nagar panchayat to a full‑fledged municipal body.
A total of 20 wards have been earmarked for reservation, reshaping the contest for council seats. In addition, the chairmanship position has been declared open to candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, a move that further modifies the strategic calculations of aspirants.
These structural changes have already influenced the roster of candidates, with several potential contenders reassessing their prospects in light of the new reservation and SC‑open criteria. Voters across the 20 wards will cast their ballots on the scheduled date, determining the leadership of Sirohi's first municipal council.
Election officials have confirmed that the voting process will be conducted under standard security and procedural guidelines, ensuring a smooth and transparent exercise for the newly formed municipality.
A total of 20 wards have been earmarked for reservation, reshaping the contest for council seats. In addition, the chairmanship position has been declared open to candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, a move that further modifies the strategic calculations of aspirants.
These structural changes have already influenced the roster of candidates, with several potential contenders reassessing their prospects in light of the new reservation and SC‑open criteria. Voters across the 20 wards will cast their ballots on the scheduled date, determining the leadership of Sirohi's first municipal council.
Election officials have confirmed that the voting process will be conducted under standard security and procedural guidelines, ensuring a smooth and transparent exercise for the newly formed municipality.