Jaipur, October 23: In the first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections for 2026, Jaipur district recorded a voter turnout of 68.29%. This figure was announced by the District Election Officer (Panchayat), Sandesh Nayak. Out of 743,640 registered voters in the district, 507,796 exercised their right to vote. Voting took place peacefully from 7 AM to 6 PM.
The highest voter turnout was in Jhotwara at 73.65%, followed by Mojambabad with 71.44% and Dudu at 70.52%. The lowest turnout was recorded in Kishangarh-Renwal at 62.87%.
Here are the detailed voting percentages by Panchayat Samiti:
– Jhotwara: 73.65% (43,197 votes)
– Mojambabad: 71.44% (67,117 votes)
– Dudu: 70.52% (46,779 votes)
– Jobner: 69.62% (65,145 votes)
– Chomu: 68.75% (95,289 votes)
– Govindgarh: 66.81% (68,066 votes)
– Sambhar: 65.45% (59,234 votes)
– Kishangarh-Renwal: 62.87% (62,969 votes)
– Total for Jaipur district: 68.29% (507,796 votes)
Voting in Panchayat Samitis with green stripes exceeded the district average of 68.29%, while those with orange stripes fell below it.
In terms of vote counting, Chomu had the highest number of votes cast, with 95,289 voters participating. Despite Jhotwara having the highest percentage, it recorded only 43,197 votes due to its smaller voter base of around 59,000. Conversely, Kishangarh-Renwal, despite the lowest percentage, had 62,969 votes because of its larger voter base of nearly 100,000.
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) Secured, Counting Scheduled for November 20
Voting teams departed on October 21 from the Bhawani Niketan Pharmacy College campus with EVMs and election materials for their designated polling stations. After voting concluded, the EVMs were stored in a strong room at the Bhawani Niketan campus on Sikar Road. The counting for the district council and all phases of Panchayat Samitis will occur simultaneously on November 20, meaning results will be awaited for 29 days.
Nominations for Sarpanch and Panch Positions on Friday, Voting on Saturday
Sandesh Nayak announced that with the completion of the first phase of voting, the next step is the elections for Panch and Sarpanch positions. These will be conducted using ballot papers, and results will be declared on the same day at the village Panchayat level. Therefore, the initial results for these elections will be available on Saturday, while the counting for the district council and Panchayat Samiti votes will take place on November 20.
Upcoming Dates:
– October 23, Friday: Nominations for Sarpanch and Ward Panch
– October 24, Saturday: Voting for Sarpanch and Panch from 7 AM to 6 PM; results announced the same day
– October 25, Sunday: Election for Up-Sarpanch
– October 28, Wednesday: Second phase voting in Jaipur district for five Panchayat Samitis across 81 wards
– November 20, Friday: Counting for the district council and all phases of Panchayat Samitis
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