Ajmer to Hold Panchayat Elections in Two Phases This October

Ajmer, October 4: The Panchayat elections in Ajmer district will take place in two phases. According to the State Election Commission‘s schedule for the 2026 Panchayati Raj elections, voting will occur across 10 Panchayat Samitis and 261 Gram Panchayats, with a total of 993 polling booths established. Voting for the District Council and Panchayat Committee members is set for October 23 and 29, while elections for the Panch and Sarpanch will be held on October 25 and 31.

This means that voting in Ajmer will conclude on October 31, covering the first two phases of the elections. However, the results for the District Council and Panchayat Committee members will be announced on November 20, as the commission has scheduled the counting for all phases on the same day. This creates a gap of nearly three weeks between voting and result declaration.

First Phase Includes Six, Second Phase Includes Five Panchayat Samitis

In the first phase, the Sarwad, Kekri, Sawar, Pisangan, and Srinagar Panchayat Samitis, along with one Gram Panchayat from Ajmer Rural, will participate. The second phase will include the remaining Gram Panchayats from Ajmer Rural, as well as Badlya, Silora, Araini, and Bhinay.

The first phase will see voting for District Council and Panchayat Committee members on October 23, and for Panch and Sarpanch on October 25.

Voting Schedule Overview

– First Phase:
– District Council and Panchayat Committee Members: October 23
– Panch and Sarpanch: October 25

– Second Phase:
– District Council and Panchayat Committee Members: October 29
– Panch and Sarpanch: October 31

The polling hours will be from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Ajmer Rural’s Limited Participation in First Phase

While Ajmer Rural Panchayat Samiti is listed for both phases, only one Gram Panchayat will participate in the first phase, with five booths set up. The remaining 25 Gram Panchayats, along with their 103 booths, will be included in the second phase. The other nine Panchayat Samitis in the district will participate entirely in one phase.

Voters to Cast Ballots on Two Separate Days

Voters will need to vote on two different days for each phase. Initially, votes will be cast for the District Council and Panchayat Committee members, followed by voting for Panch and Sarpanch two days later. The District Council and Panchayat Committee members will be elected using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), while ballot boxes will be used for Panch and Sarpanch elections. The ECI will deploy MPMV model machines manufactured by ECIL in Ajmer district.

Nomination Schedule

– First Phase:
– District Council Member – Public Notification: October 8
– District Council Member – Final Nomination Date: October 13

– Second Phase:
– Panchayat Committee Member – Public Notification: October 8
– Panchayat Committee Member – Final Nomination Date: October 13
– Panchayat Committee Member – Nomination Withdrawal: October 15
– Panch and Sarpanch – Nomination: October 24

The nomination schedule for District Council members will apply uniformly across the state for all four phases.

Voting and Result Dates

– First Phase:
– District Council and Panchayat Committee Members – Voting: October 23
– Panch and Sarpanch – Voting: October 25

– Second Phase:
– District Council and Panchayat Committee Members – Voting: October 29
– Panch and Sarpanch – Voting: October 31

Counting for Panch and Sarpanch will occur immediately after voting at the Gram Panchayat headquarters. The counting for District Council and Panchayat Committee members will commence at 8 AM on November 20 at the district headquarters.

Result Announcement on Dev Uthani Ekadashi

The counting for District Council and Panchayat Committee members will take place on November 20, coinciding with Dev Uthani Ekadashi, which marks the beginning of the wedding season in Rajasthan. This means that counting at the district headquarters and celebrations in villages will occur simultaneously.

Election Dates for District Heads

– District Head Election: November 25
– Deputy District Head Election: November 26
– Head Election: November 27
– Deputy Head Election: November 28

Meetings will start at 10 AM, with nominations accepted until 11 AM, withdrawals until 1 PM, and voting if necessary from 3 PM to 5 PM.

Byawar’s Elections Scheduled for Later Phases

Byawar, which was separated from the old Ajmer district, will have its elections in the third and fourth phases. Voting for its seven Panchayat Samitis and 216 Gram Panchayats will take place in these later phases, ensuring that the elections in the old Ajmer area span all four phases.

The third phase will occur on November 4 (Panch and Sarpanch on November 6), and the fourth phase on November 14 (Panch and Sarpanch on November 16).

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