Rajasthan Panchayati Raj elections: Voting begins for first phase in 16 zila parishads, 104 panchayat samitis

Rajasthan records 57% turnout in panchayat polls amid isolated boycotts

Polling across 16 districts sees 79% turnout in Udaipur, Barmer; villagers protest OBC reservation for sarpanch post, ward delimitation in Jodhpur, Pali.

63 per cent polling recorded in the first phase of Rajasthan panchayat elections

Tentatively 63 per cent of over 8.5 million voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in the first phase of the Rajasthan Panchayat Polls 2026 to elect members to 16 of the 41 Zila Parishads and 104 of 457 Panchayat Samitis.

Rajasthan Panchayat Elections: High Turnout Amidst Boycotts And Glitches

The first phase of Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan saw significant voter turnout on Thursday, despite some villages boycotting polls over administrative boundary issues and minor technical glitches. The elections, covering 16 districts, are viewed as a crucial test for the ruling BJP and opposition Congress ahead of the 2028 assembly elections, with future phases scheduled for October 28, November 3, November 5, and November 6.

48% turnout at 3 pm in Rajasthan panchayat polls

Jaipur, Oct 22 (PTI) Voter turnout in the first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan was recorded at 48.06 per cent till 3 pm on Thursday, officials said. Polling began at 7 am today for 16 zila parishads and 104 panchayat samitis in the first phase. More than 85 lakh voters are eligible […]

Rajasthan panchayat polls: Jaipur leads with 14.70% polling till 10 a.m. in first phase

Jaipur leads Rajasthan Panchayat polls with 14.70% turnout by 10 a.m. in Phase I, as 6,976 candidates vie for 2,081 seats across 16 districts.

Voting begins for first phase of Rajasthan local body polls across 16 districts

Voting began across 16 Rajasthan districts for the first phase of Panchayati Raj elections. The poll will decide 2,081 seats with over 85 lakh eligible voters.