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Udaipur Municipal Election 2026: Ward Reservation Lottery Finalised
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Udaipur Municipal Corporation has announced the allocation of its 80 wards across general, OBC, SC, ST and women categories after a lottery held on Monday. The mayoral seat remains open, sparking increased competition among parties.
The 2026 municipal elections in Udaipur are set to begin after the city’s council finalized the distribution of its 80 wards. A lottery conducted on Monday assigned wards to the general, OBC, SC, ST and women categories, ensuring a balanced representation across the municipal body.
The draw revealed that 20 wards will be reserved for women, 15 for SC, 12 for ST, 18 for OBC and the remaining 15 will remain unreserved. The allocation process followed guidelines issued by the state election commission to promote inclusivity.
With the mayoral seat still open, political parties are expected to intensify their campaigns. The distribution of reserved seats could influence party strategies, as candidates will now target specific demographics in each ward.
Election officials have announced that the final list of ward boundaries will be published shortly, and candidates are invited to file nominations by the end of next month. The municipal elections are scheduled for early 2027, and the outcome will shape Udaipur’s local governance for the next five years.
The draw revealed that 20 wards will be reserved for women, 15 for SC, 12 for ST, 18 for OBC and the remaining 15 will remain unreserved. The allocation process followed guidelines issued by the state election commission to promote inclusivity.
With the mayoral seat still open, political parties are expected to intensify their campaigns. The distribution of reserved seats could influence party strategies, as candidates will now target specific demographics in each ward.
Election officials have announced that the final list of ward boundaries will be published shortly, and candidates are invited to file nominations by the end of next month. The municipal elections are scheduled for early 2027, and the outcome will shape Udaipur’s local governance for the next five years.