Panchayat elections in Rajasthan to be held in four phases from October 23
Elections would be held for members of 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis and 14,403 village panchayats following delimitation and reorganisation of Panchayati Raj institutions
The upcoming Panchayat elections in Rajasthan will be conducted in four phases between October 23 and November 17, with results for Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis announced on November 20. The State Election Commission released the poll schedule on October 3, 2026, revealing that 4.03 crore voters will participate in the election.
The elections will cover 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis, and 14,403 village panchayats, following delimitation and reorganization of Panchayati Raj institutions. Polling for various positions, including panch, sarpanch, deputy sarpanch, Panchayat Samiti Pradhans, and Up-Zila Pramukh, will take place on specific dates within each phase.
The model code of conduct has been implemented in rural areas since the election schedule announcement, with 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions.
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