Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: Press Conference Scheduled for October 3 to Announce Dates

Jaipur, October 2: The Rajasthan State Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for the Panchayati Raj elections in 2026. A press conference has been scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at 3 PM in the Panchayati Raj auditorium located in the state secretariat in Jaipur. The conference is expected to provide details about the election schedule, voting phases, nominations, and other preparations.

If the election schedule is declared, the model code of conduct may come into effect in the relevant rural areas. However, the exact dates and the status of the code will be clarified only after the official announcement from the commission.

Complete Picture Expected on Saturday

The State Election Commission has been finalizing preparations for the Panchayat elections over the past few weeks. Following the completion of the reservation process, the focus is now on the election schedule. The press conference on Saturday is likely to announce dates for nominations, withdrawal of nominations, voting, counting, and various phases of the elections.

Uncertainty Over Number of Phases

Initial reports suggest that the Panchayat elections may be conducted in four phases, but there is conflicting information regarding the number of phases. The final decision will be made by the Election Commission, making Saturday’s official announcement crucial.

It is anticipated that electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used for the elections of district council and Panchayat committee members, while the elections for Sarpanch and Ward Panch will likely be conducted using ballot papers.

Positions Up for Election

This time, the state will elect 14,403 Sarpanchs, 1,403 district council members, and 8,245 Panchayat committee members. Elected members of the Panchayat committee will choose 457 heads, and elected members of the district council will select 41 district heads. Additionally, elections will be held for over 130,000 Ward Panch positions in village councils, making this one of the largest grassroots electoral processes in the state.

Increase in Positions Compared to 2019

Following the creation of new districts and reorganization, the number of positions has increased at nearly every level. Here’s a comparison of the positions from 2019 to 2026:

Position	2019	2026
District Head	33	41
District Council Member	1,014	1,403
Head (Panchayat Committee)	352	457
Panchayat Committee Member	6,995	8,245
Sarpanch	11,320	14,403

50% Reservation for Women

Rajasthan has a provision for 50% reservation for women in its Panchayati Raj institutions. This will lead to a significant number of female candidates contesting at all levels, including Sarpanch, Ward Panch, Panchayat committee, and district council.

Model Code of Conduct May Be Implemented with Dates

If the commission announces the election schedule on Saturday, the model code of conduct is likely to come into effect in the respective electoral areas. Following this, the commission’s guidelines regarding new announcements, the electoral use of government resources, and activities that could influence the elections will be enforced. The final status regarding dates, phases, and the code of conduct will be clear only after the press conference on October 3.

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